Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this rich and buttery Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding. Soaked in a warm whiskey caramel sauce, this decadent treat is perfect for celebrations like Father’s Day or any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed brioche or French bread
- 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 (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- ¼ cup whiskey (bourbon or preferred brand)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for caramel sauce)
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 a mixture of milk, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- Stir in pecans if desired, then transfer to the baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- For the caramel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in brown sugar, then add cream and whiskey until thickened.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over bread pudding before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg