Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Bread cubes combined with a delicious fall-flavor filled pumpkin custard that is baked to perfection. Topped with whipped cream and chopped pecans, this dessert is the epitome of the perfect fall dessert.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

1 loaf day-old french, challah, or brioche bread cut into 1 inch cubes
1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
2/3 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
Candied pecans, carmel sauce, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for garnish optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or spray a deep 9x9-inch baking dish, fill with bread, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add the milk and cream, whisk to combine.
Pour the mixture over the bread, making sure all of the bread is coated. The baking dish will be very full, but this will create a tall, thick slice of bread pudding.
Place in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until fully set. Tent with foil during the last 15 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm, garnish with candied pecans, caramel sauce, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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