Description
Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding, a delightful twist on traditional desserts that’s perfect for any occasion. This luscious treat combines smooth pumpkin puree with a crunchy praline sauce, making it an irresistible alternative to pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or a cozy night in. With minimal prep time, you can impress your family and friends effortlessly. Serve it warm, drizzled with sweet praline sauce, and enhance it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound loaf day-old bread (French, Italian, or Challah), torn into small pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and evenly distribute torn bread pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, half and half, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces ensuring all are covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes until puffed and set.
- While baking, prepare the praline sauce by simmering unsalted butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, and chopped pecans until thickened.
- Serve warm with praline sauce drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg