Description
Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce is a delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of traditional bread pudding with a splash of Irish whiskey. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive gathering, this indulgent treat features warm, rich flavors and a creamy sauce that will please everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and versatile for serving warm or cold, this recipe ensures your leftover bread doesn’t go to waste. Get ready to enjoy a truly comforting dessert that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old French bread (cubed)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, melt butter in warm milk. In another bowl, whisk together sugars, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Slowly combine both mixtures while stirring continuously, then add cubed bread and raisins, ensuring they are well coated.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- For the whiskey sauce, heat brown sugar, butter, Irish whiskey, and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until thickened.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving with drizzled whiskey sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg