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A slice of pumpkin bread pudding topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, and garnished with a dusting of cinnamon.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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A cozy fall dessert with a creamy pumpkin custard over soft, buttery brioche bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 291
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 17 ounces brioche bread day-old cut into small cubes about 9 cups of bread
  • 6 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree store-bought or homemade
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar or dark brown for stronger molasses flavor
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar organic cane sugar works as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice a blend of cinnamon ginger nutmeg and cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream room temperature
Optional:
  • ½ cup raisins adds a sweet touch
  • 1-2 tablespoons salted butter for greasing the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Arrange the bread cubes in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Add milk and heavy cream to the custard mixture and whisk until combined.
  6. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
  7. Gently press the bread cubes into the liquid using a spatula, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the top is set and springs back lightly when pressed. (Internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C.)
  9. Let the pudding cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2548IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pumpkin bread pudding is perfect for cozy fall evenings. Serve with whipped cream or caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.

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