Description
Irresistible pecan pie bread pudding merges classic Southern dessert traditions with comforting bread pudding techniques. Rich caramel notes and buttery pecans create a delectable fusion you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) cubed day-old bread
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 cups (227 grams) chopped pecans
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) light brown sugar
Spices and Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Distribute bread cubes uniformly across the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Combine eggs, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until ingredients form a smooth, consistent custard.
- Fold chopped pecans into the custard mixture, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the liquid.
- Gently pour the custard over bread cubes, pressing down lightly to help bread absorb the mixture completely and eliminate dry patches.
- Allow the bread pudding to rest for 15-20 minutes, enabling bread to soak up the custard and develop rich, saturated flavors.
- Optional: Decorate the surface with pecan halves for an elegant visual presentation and extra crunch.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the custard sets with a slight firmness when gently touched.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Substitute stale bread for fresh bread to absorb more custard and create a more luxurious texture.
- Use gluten-free bread for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delectable dessert.
- Replace some milk with heavy cream for an extra indulgent and creamy bread pudding experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 206 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg