Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
Indulge in the comforting decadence of Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, the ultimate dessert for cozy nights or special gatherings. This classic recipe transforms day-old bread, like brioche or French bread, into a rich, custard-soaked masterpiece, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, the pudding is topped with a luxurious bourbon sauce made with buttery sweetness and a touch of bold whiskey flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this dessert is perfect for serving a crowd, with its warm, melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistibly boozy drizzle. Whether enjoyed straight from the oven or reheated, this bread pudding is sure to become a go-to favorite for anyone seeking comfort food with a sophisticated twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (such as brioche or French bread)
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for sauce)
- 0.25 cup bourbon (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for sauce)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing the bread gently with a spoon to ensure it is fully soaked.
Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the pudding is puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the bourbon sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter.
Whisk in 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and fully dissolved.
Stir in 0.25 cup of bourbon and 2 tablespoons of milk, cooking for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is silky and slightly thickened.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over the bread pudding just before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.9 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.4 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1531 mg | 510% | |
| Sodium | 1359 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.8 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 463.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.7 mcg | 78% | |
| Calcium | 1212 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1704 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
