Description
Pumpkin bread pudding is a delightful dessert that embodies the warmth of autumn. This creamy, custard-like treat combines sweet pumpkin puree with cozy spices, all soaked up by cubes of stale bread. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a comforting indulgence that transforms leftover bread into a cherished dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread (brioche or challah), cubed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
- Place the cubed stale bread in a greased baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture over it. Gently fold to ensure all bread pieces are coated.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg