Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Pumpkin bread pudding is the ultimate autumn dessert, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This comforting dish features a delightful texture, making it perfect for any gathering. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups day-old bread (sourdough or brioche), torn into pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine torn bread pieces.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk or cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and gently fold until soaked evenly.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (107g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg