Description
Irresistible pecan pie bread pudding merges classic Southern comfort with indulgent dessert magic. Warm spices and caramelized pecans create a luscious blend that transports you to a sweet culinary paradise.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
Spices and Extracts:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of grease.
- Distribute bread cubes uniformly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Create a luscious custard by thoroughly whisking together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently pour the custard over bread cubes, carefully pressing down to ensure complete absorption. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes, letting bread soak up the rich liquid.
- Craft a decadent pecan topping by combining pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and vanilla in a separate bowl, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Delicately spread the pecan mixture across the soaked bread, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
Notes
- Choose slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for maximum moisture absorption and rich flavor.
- Allow bread to soak exactly 10 minutes to maintain perfect structure without becoming mushy.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free version, and use gluten-free bread for celiac-friendly option.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance the decadent pecan pie bread pudding experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg