Description
Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert that seamlessly marries rich, buttery bread with a sumptuous whiskey-infused caramel sauce. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions like Father’s Day or any cozy gathering. The delightful combination of soft bread and warm caramel creates a dessert experience that’s both satisfying and memorable. Whether you serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or top it with fresh berries, this dessert promises to be a showstopper at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed brioche or French bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- ¼ cup whiskey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed bread with whisked milk, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- For the whiskey caramel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth; add cream gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Mix in whiskey and vanilla extract; cook until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Drizzle warm sauce over baked pudding before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg