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Bourbon Praline Bread Pudding Recipe

American · Dessert · 70 min total

A rich, Southern-style bread pudding soaked in a bourbon custard, topped with a crunchy praline sauce. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 1 lb) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Place bread cubes in the prepared dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1 cup cream, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over bread, pressing gently to soak. Let stand 15 minutes.
3. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until set and golden. Let cool slightly.
4. Meanwhile, make praline sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup bourbon and pecans.
5. Serve bread pudding warm, drizzled with praline sauce.

Tips

• Use day-old bread for better texture; stale bread absorbs custard without becoming mushy.
• Sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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