Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding Recipe
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding. A delicious twist on a classic dessert, this dish combines rich pumpkin custard with sweet praline topping for a decadent treat that is perfect for any autumn gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the praline topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare bread pudding mixture: Spread cubed bread in the baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over bread cubes and let sit.
- Make praline topping: Mix pecans, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over bread pudding.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set and golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with caramel sauce or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
