Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of autumn with this luscious Pumpkin Bread Pudding. Perfectly spiced and incredibly moist, it transforms simple pantry staples like French bread and pumpkin puree into a gourmet masterpiece. This dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend brunch, filling your home with the warm, intoxicating aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin custard. It is surprisingly simple to assemble and guaranteed to impress your guests, making it a definitive crowd-pleaser for the cooler months.
Ingredients
1 loaf (1 lb) French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spread the cubed bread evenly across the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture slowly over the bread cubes, pressing down with a spatula to ensure every piece is soaked.
Sprinkle with optional pecans if desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Allow the pudding to rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Stale bread works better than fresh bread as it absorbs the custard more effectively. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg