Description
This Warm Pecan Pie Bread Pudding is a comforting and indulgent dessert perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions. Featuring soft, soaked bread in a rich custard flavored with vanilla and corn syrup, and studded with crunchy pecans, this baked treat delivers the warm, nutty flavors of pecan pie in a luscious bread pudding form.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding Base
- 4 cups of cubed bread
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
Custard Mixture
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature when the pudding is ready to bake.
- Soak Bread: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, milk, and heavy cream. Allow the bread to soak for 15 minutes, letting it absorb the dairy mixture fully for a moist texture.
- Prepare Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and salt until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined, forming the custard base.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture into the soaked bread mixture and stir gently to combine, ensuring all bread pieces are coated.
- Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans evenly through the bread mixture, distributing the nuts to add crunch and flavor.
- Pour into Dish: Transfer the entire mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly to promote uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving so it firms up and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- You can use day-old bread for better texture as it soaks up the custard more effectively.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving for an extra indulgent treat.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted beforehand to enhance their flavor if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
