Description
A delightful and comforting pumpkin bread pudding that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of cubed bread
- 2 cups of pumpkin puree
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed bread to the mixture and gently fold until the bread is soaked.
- If using, fold in the raisins.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- This dish can be made a day in advance and reheated before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg