Caramel Bread Pudding
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Bread Pudding:
- 20 ounce loaf white bread (each piece of bread cut into 1-inch cubes then laid out to dry overnight)
- ½ cup raisins optional
- 7 large eggs
- 3 ½ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted then cooled
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 6 tablespoons salted butter cut into pieces
- ½ cup bourbon
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
For the Bread Pudding:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Add the bread to the casserole dish along with the raisins and toss gently to combine.20 ounce loaf white bread, ½ cup raisins
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour it evenly over the bread ensuring that all of it gets soaked. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.7 large eggs, 3 ½ cups whole milk, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- After 30 minutes, uncover, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until it springs back when pushed in the center.
For the Caramel Sauce:
- In the meantime, make the caramel sauce by whisking the sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium heat.1 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons water
- Let the sugar caramelize for about 10 minutes or until it turns a golden color but do not stir (or the sugar will start to crystalize and ruin the caramel). Simply shake the pan every two to three minutes.
- Add the butter and whisk vigorously. Pour in the bourbon and continue to whisk as it starts to bubble up and cook off the alcohol, about 3 minutes.6 tablespoons salted butter, ½ cup bourbon
- Pour in the heavy cream and continue whisking for another minute. Remove from the heat and let the sauce thicken up.½ cup heavy cream
- Serve the bread pudding with the caramel drizzle on top.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of bread pudding. Actual calories will vary.
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*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Bread Pudding
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
498
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
162
mg
54
%
Sodium
414
mg
17
%
Potassium
267
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
38
g
42
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
762
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
162
mg
16
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
