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Delicious Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Delicious Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Delicious Pecan Pie Bread Pudding is a comforting dessert that combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the creamy texture of bread pudding.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 8 cups Cubed Day-Old Bread Brioche or challah are recommended.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Toast for enhanced flavor.
For the Custard Mixture
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk for vegan.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For richness; use more milk for lighter option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed for moisture.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a good substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional but recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Optional, can use honey or agave.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For serving.
  • 1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream For serving.
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce Optional drizzle.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine cubed bread and chopped pecans in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup.
  4. Pour custard mixture over the bread and pecans, allowing to soak for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir mixture and pour into the greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use stale bread for optimal absorption. You can prepare the pudding a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking to enhance flavors.

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