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Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm and comforting dessert combining cubed bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin mixture with crunchy pecans and rich caramel sauce, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups bread, cubed (preferably stale or dried out)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar + 2 tbsp for topping
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread: If the bread is fresh, dry it out by baking the cubes at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or leaving them out for a few hours to dry.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Make the Pumpkin Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla yogurt, milk, 1 cup of sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the raisins. Gently fold in the bread cubes, ensuring they are well-coated.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top. Cover loosely with buttered foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with pecans, and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
  5. Prepare the Caramel Sauce: While the bread pudding is baking, in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the bread pudding before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!

Notes

Use stale bread for best results, and feel free to experiment with spices or different types of nuts.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: bread pudding, pumpkin dessert, fall recipe, pecan dessert

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/pumpkin-pecan-bread-pudding/