Description
Indulge in the warm, creamy delight of Irish Bread Pudding, a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. This delectable treat features layers of tender French bread soaked in a rich custard infused with Irish whiskey and topped with a luscious caramel whiskey sauce. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet end to your dinner, this easy-to-make recipe transforms stale bread into an unforgettable dessert experience. Whether served warm with indulgent caramel sauce or chilled with whipped cream, each bite delivers a unique blend of flavors that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted)
- 10 ounces French bread baguette (sliced)
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup Irish whiskey
- 1¾ cups whole milk or cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and French bread slices until coated. Fold in raisins and add Irish whiskey and milk/cream.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, vanilla extract, evaporated skim milk, and eggs until combined. Mix into the bread mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the caramel sauce, heat water, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a saucepan until dissolved. Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add Irish whiskey and milk/cream.
- Let the pudding cool slightly before serving with caramel sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg