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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding: A Heartwarming Fall Treat

Pumpkin Bread Pudding is a cozy fall dessert that captures the spirit of pumpkin pie in a custardy delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 6 cups day-old bread brioche or challah recommended
  • 2 cups milk whole milk or half-and-half preferred
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée pure, not pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream can replace with additional milk if needed
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar granulated sugar can be substituted
  • 4 eggs essential for structure
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans/walnuts optional, omit for nut-free version
  • powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for rich sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can use white sugar but alters character
  • 1/4 cup butter essential for richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish with butter.
  2. Cut the day-old bread into bite-sized cubes and distribute evenly in the greased baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to submerge. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Optionally, top with chopped nuts and drizzle with melted butter.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set but slightly springy.
  7. While baking, prepare the sauce by heating cream, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, then stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Serve warm with sauce drizzled on top or dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Perfect for fall gatherings.

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