Description
Indulge in the ultimate cozy fall dessert. This Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding features fluffy brioche soaked in a rich, spiced pumpkin custard, finished with a decadent, buttery pecan praline topping. It is the perfect comfort food for holidays or weekend gatherings, offering a warm and festive experience that is easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar, packed (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, half-and-half, sugars, spice, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the bread cubes to the pumpkin mixture and fold gently until evenly coated.
Let the mixture soak for 10 minutes.
Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes.
While baking, mix melted butter, pecans, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Remove pudding from the oven, sprinkle the praline topping over the top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Allow the pudding to rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds. You can assemble the bread and custard base ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg