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Easy Caramel Bread Pudding

Easy and perfectly baked caramel bread pudding. The perfect holiday recipe.
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, holiday desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword bread pudding, caramel pecan bread pudding, pecan bread pudding
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 364kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 cup Italian, Challah or Brioche Bread
  • 6 Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 14 oz Can Evapoarted Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Caramel

Caramel Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 5 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, sugar, milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of caramel and 1/4 cup pecans together. Whisk until fully combined.
    2. Slice, cube bread and add to the custard. Allow the bread to soak in the custard for 30-40 minutes. Very gently,mix occasionally.
    3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
    4. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes.
    5. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup of caramel and remaining pecans over the bread pudding. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Caramel Sauce

  • 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring sugar to a boil and allow to fully melt. Once sugar reaches 350 degress or a deep amber brown remove from stove top. 
    2. Add in room temperature sliced butter and heavy cream mixing until well combined. Add in salt. Allow to cool. 

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Sodium: 137mg | Calcium: 120mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 470IU | Sugar: 44g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 193mg | Cholesterol: 110mg | Calories: 364kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fat: 18g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 47g | Iron: 1mg