Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding, a delightful autumn-inspired dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. This rich and creamy treat features a luscious custard infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, all baked to perfection with crispy bread pieces. Topped with a decadent praline sauce made from pecans, this bread pudding offers a sweet crunch that will surely impress your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for every holiday table.

Ingredients

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1 pound loaf day-old bread (French, Italian, or Challah)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half and half
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
For the praline sauce: 1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground allspice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and evenly spread torn bread pieces inside.
In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, half and half, pumpkin puree, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces to ensure thorough coverage.
Bake for about one hour or until set in the center.
While baking, prepare the praline sauce by combining butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and stir in pecans.
Serve the warm pudding drizzled with praline sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg