Description
Indulgent New Orleans Bread Pudding whisks classic Southern comfort into a creamy, bourbon-kissed dessert that dances with rich caramel notes. Warm vanilla sauce and candied pecans complete this irresistible southern treat you’ll savor to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) day-old French or brioche bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150 g) raisins
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, melted
Instructions
- Arrange bread cubes uniformly in a greased 9×13-inch baking vessel, generously scattering raisins across the surface.
- Craft a luxurious custard by whisking milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Gently cascade the custard over bread cubes, tenderly pressing to ensure complete liquid absorption.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly, creating a golden, rich layer across the top.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes, enabling bread to thoroughly soak and develop depth of flavor.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing the pudding to transform for 40-45 minutes until it sets with a delicate golden crust.
- Extract from oven and permit slight cooling, creating an anticipatory moment before serving.
- For an indulgent finale, accompany with a warm, decadent bourbon sauce that elevates the classic New Orleans dessert.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for the best texture, as it absorbs the custard more effectively without becoming too soggy.
- Experiment with different bread types like brioche, challah, or French bread to create unique flavor variations.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk for heavy cream and use half the amount of butter.
- Customize the pudding by adding alternative mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries instead of raisins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg