Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding Recipe
Zach's version of this timeless dessert is unlike any you've had. Served warm, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with powdered sugar
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Ingredients
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Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Tear the stale bread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture over the torn bread pieces, ensuring that all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid.
- 4
Add Pecans and Bourbon
Stir in the chopped pecans and bourbon into the soaked bread mixture, mixing gently to incorporate.
- 5
Transfer to Baking Dish
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the bread pudding mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Serve Warm
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, drizzled with caramel sauce and dusted with powdered sugar.