Mulate's Homemade Bread Pudding With Butter Rum Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, almost tres leches-like bread pudding, inspired by Mulate's restaurant in New Orleans and adapted from Alton Brown's "Feasting on Asphalt." Forget everything you know about bread pudding! This recipe uses leftover hamburger buns, magically transforming them into a smooth, dense, and incredibly flavorful dessert. Soaked in a rich custard and baked to perfection, the bread completely disappears, leaving you with a luxuriously creamy texture. Topped with our homemade warm butter rum sauce, it's an unforgettable culinary experience.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 308.6 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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How to Make Mulate's Homemade Bread Pudding With Butter Rum Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs.
  4. Add 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Tear 8 hamburger buns into bite-sized pieces. Place them in the prepared pan.
  6. Evenly distribute ½ cup raisins over the buns.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the buns, ensuring all bread is thoroughly soaked.
  8. Bake in the center rack of the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  9. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. For a firmer texture, chill for 2 hours and reheat before serving.
  10. Meanwhile, prepare the butter rum sauce:
  11. In a 1-quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter over medium heat.
  12. Add ¼ cup granulated sugar and whisk until combined. Cook for 3 minutes.
  13. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup rum. Cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  14. Serve the warm bread pudding generously drizzled with the butter rum sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

115g

Fat

27g

Carbs

14g

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