Pumpkin Bread Pudding
A warm and comforting pumpkin bread pudding that captures the flavors of fall in every bite, perfect for seasonal indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz loaf of French bread or Texas toast
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (15 oz) of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep the bread: Cut your Texas toast into 1-inch cubes and let them dry out slightly in a bowl.
- Mix the custard: Whisk together milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine the custard and bread cubes, ensuring all bread is evenly coated. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and jiggly.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or using maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: pumpkin, bread pudding, fall dessert, autumn recipe, cozy dessert