Irish Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Caramel Whiskey Sauce
Indulge in pure comfort with this Irish Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Caramel Whiskey Sauce, a decadent twist on a classic dessert. This recipe transforms day-old brioche or challah into a luscious custard-soaked masterpiece, laced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with sweet raisins for added texture. The crowning glory is the rich, velvety caramel whiskey sauce—made with Jack Daniels, brown sugar, and a touch of sea salt—that pools over each warm, golden-brown slice. Perfect for cozy gatherings or an elevated St. Patrick’s Day treat, this dessert satisfies with its irresistible balance of creamy, buttery, and boozy flavors. Serve it slightly warm and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Dried raisins or sultanas
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for sauce)
- 0.25 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your 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 place them into the greased baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until smooth.
Sprinkle the raisins or sultanas evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are coated. Gently press down on the bread to help absorb the liquid.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the Jack Daniels caramel whiskey sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk until dissolved.
Slowly pour in 0.5 cup of heavy cream, whisking continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in 0.25 cup of Jack Daniels whiskey and 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Once the bread pudding is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Serve warm, drizzled generously with the Jack Daniels caramel whiskey sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 370.0 g | 474% | |
| Saturated Fat | 201.7 g | 1008% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2101 mg | 700% | |
| Sodium | 11434 mg | 497% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1629.1 g | 592% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.9 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 846.6 g | ||
| Protein | 242.9 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.3 mcg | 61% | |
| Calcium | 2445 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 55.9 mg | 311% | |
| Potassium | 4472 mg | 95% | |
*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.
