Brown Sugar Pecan Bread Pudding
Ingredients
base
- 3/4 (ish) loaf of neglected or stale bread
- 2 cups milk whole
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 tbs melted butter cooled
- ½ cup sugar
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup nutmeg
- 1½ tsp vanilla
topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tbs milk
- 1½ tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- big squeeze lemon juice
- ¾ cup chopped pecan pieces
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cut bread into 1inch(ish) cubes
- Lightly grease the bottom of an 8×8 dish and fill to the top (a little over) with your bread cubes
- In a separate bowl, add together everything else for the base, mixing well
- Pour mixture over bread in 8×8 pan, allowing bread to soak up mixture. Pat pieces down, so they get fully soaked, and let sit for a few minutes.
- Once bread has soaked up the mixture, push down again, so that all pieces can be fully soaked by the liquid.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, covering with tin foil about 35-40 minutes in.
- While baking, heat all ingredients for the topping over low heat, until simmering.
- Once bread pudding base is done, pour topping over, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Brown Sugar Pecan Bread Pudding: A Decadent Delight
Indulge in this classic comfort food dessert.
This brown sugar pecan bread pudding is a delicious and satisfying dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and it’s incredibly easy to prepare.
The Benefits of Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is a great way to use up stale bread. It’s also a delicious and comforting dessert that’s perfect for sharing. Bread pudding is typically made with a custard base, which is rich in protein and calcium.
The Flavorful Topping
The brown sugar pecan topping adds a delicious sweet and nutty flavor to the bread pudding. It’s made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, cornstarch, lemon juice, and pecans.
How to Make This Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is incredibly easy to make. Simply cut the bread into cubes, soak it in a custard mixture, and bake. The topping is also simple to make. Just combine the ingredients and heat over low heat until simmering.
Tips for the Perfect Bread Pudding
- Use stale bread. Stale bread will absorb the custard mixture better than fresh bread.
- Don’t overbake the bread pudding. The bread pudding should be slightly undercooked in the center for a moist and tender texture.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. This is the classic way to serve bread pudding.
Conclusion
This brown sugar pecan bread pudding is a delicious and satisfying dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to make, and it’s sure to please everyone. So why not give it a try?
Additional Tips:
- Experiment with different flavors by adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the custard mixture.
- Add a scoop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit for a balanced dessert.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting dessert!
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