How to Make Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bread pudding is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for centuries. This rich and indulgent dessert has its roots in humble beginnings, as a way to use up leftover bread that would otherwise go to waste. Over time, the recipe has evolved and been adapted to include a variety of flavorings and sauces to suit different tastes.

One popular variation of bread pudding is with the addition of a decadent whiskey sauce. The addition of whiskey adds a depth and complexity to the desse...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 3/4 cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup whiskey

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pudding

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix milk, eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl until well combined. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and mix thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place bread cubes into bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour milk-egg mixture over top, fully saturating all bread. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour.
  • When bread pudding is almost finished, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, cream, and whiskey in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is gently boiling.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Pour sauce over top and serve.
  • Nutrition

    603 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 531mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 280mg