Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Cinnamon Pecan Pumpkin Bread Pudding. This delightful dessert features a rich custard made from spiced pumpkin puree, creamy milk, and crunchy pecans, all baked until golden brown. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, it evokes nostalgia while tantalizing your taste buds. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make treat that combines cozy flavors and textures into one unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread (brioche or challah), torn into pieces
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in torn bread pieces until coated. Add pecans and let the mixture soak for 15 minutes.
- Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg