Cajun Bread Pudding With Whiskey Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Transform stale bread into a decadent Cajun Bread Pudding! This creamy, crunchy, and utterly delicious Southern dessert is a beloved Cajun and Creole tradition. Our recipe elevates the classic with a rich whiskey vanilla sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Don't waste your stale bread – transform it into pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 1205.7 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Bread Pudding With Whiskey Vanilla Sauce

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How to Make Cajun Bread Pudding With Whiskey Vanilla Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and milk. Let the bread soak for at least 30 minutes to allow it to fully absorb the milk mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Gently pour this mixture over the bread mixture, ensuring all the bread pieces are coated.
  4. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the whiskey vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, whiskey, and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is slightly thickened.
  6. Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. Pour the whiskey vanilla sauce generously over the warm bread pudding and enjoy!
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

434g

Fat

173g

Carbs

44g