Description
Indulge in the warm, custardy goodness of Pumpkin Bread Pudding, a perfect blend of sweet pumpkin and aromatic spices. Ideal for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this dessert will wrap your taste buds in comfort. With its golden-brown crust and creamy center, this dish is not just a recipe but a nostalgic experience that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, cubed
- 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar (or adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Place cubed stale bread evenly in the greased dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use day-old bread for optimal absorption. Feel free to add chocolate chips or pecans for extra flavor. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.