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Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall comfort food: a decadent Pumpkin Bread Pudding topped with a rich, salted caramel sauce and fluffy whipped cream! This recipe is a family favorite, easily adaptable for gluten-free diets (see notes). Warm spices blend perfectly with creamy pumpkin and tender bread, creating a dessert that's both comforting and irresistible. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 431.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

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How to Make Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 11x7 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups half-and-half (or evaporated milk), 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Gently fold in 6 cups cubed stale bread (challah or brioche recommended), ½ cup raisins, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  4. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the caramel sauce:
  7. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar and ¼ cup unsalted butter. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low and whisk in ½ cup heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in a pinch of sea salt.
  9. Prepare the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Serve warm bread pudding topped with the salted caramel sauce and whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

202g

Fat

54g

Carbs

19g

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Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion Desserts Dinner Party Fall Puddings And Mousses Seasonal 4 Hours Or Less