Pumpkin Bread Pudding
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Description
This recipe starts by whisking together milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt to create a flavorful custard. Cubed challah or sourdough bread is combined with the custard and allowed to absorb it fully, either at room temperature or chilled overnight. Baking in a greased dish until set produces a soft, fragrant pudding with a spiced pumpkin taste throughout.
The spices complement the natural sweetness and earthiness of the pumpkin, while the custard keeps the bread tender but set. The bread pudding’s texture balances soft custard with slight bread structure. It can be served warm or slightly cooled.
Common accompaniments include ice cream, whipped cream, whiskey butter sauce, or caramel sauce, enhancing the dessert's richness and texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 4 egg
- 1 ca pumpkin 15 ounces, or just under 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ pound bread challah, or sourdough, cubed (7-8 cups, artisan loaf
- Ice cream whipped cream, whiskey butter sauce, caramel sauce, optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt until well blended.
- Add bread and stir carefully to combine, making sure there are no dry pieces remaining.
- Lightly coat an 8x8 square baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the bread into the dish, arranging evenly in the pan. Pour any leftover custard over the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and serve with your favorite topping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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