Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding, a dessert that perfectly marries rich custard-soaked brioche with a warm, buttery whiskey caramel sauce. This decadent dish is ideal for any festive occasion, from Father’s Day celebrations to cozy family gatherings. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, boozy notes make it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With simple preparation steps and the option to make it ahead of time, this pudding is as convenient as it is indulgent. Elevate your dessert game with this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed brioche or French bread (slightly stale)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whiskey (bourbon or preferred brand)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed bread with whisked milk, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
- If using pecans, fold them into the mixture before pouring into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- For the whiskey caramel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cream until smooth. Add whiskey and cook until thickened.
- Serve warm pudding drizzled with whiskey caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 158g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg