CREOLE BREAD PUDDING WITH WHISKEY SAUCE

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If you like whiskey, you'll love this bread pudding. If not, you can still serve it with a vanilla custard sauce and it will be delicious.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Puddings

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 c brown sugar, packed
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
5 eggs,lightly beaten
4 c milk
2 c whipping cream
5 tsp vanilla extract
14 slice bread, 1" thick (french bread works well)
1 c raisins
1 1/2 c pecan pieces
WHISKEY SAUCE
2 c whipping cream
9 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water
2 egg yolks
1/4 c whiskey

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Slowly whisk in the eggs one at a time along with the milk, cream, and vanilla.
  • 2. Tear the bread pieces into bite-sized pieces and add them to a buttered 9 x 13 baking dish. Pour the custard mixture over the top of the bread, pressing down and allow the bread to soak for 1 hour.
  • 3. Then add the raisins and pecan pieces. Baked uncovered 1 1/2 hours Meanwhile prepare the whiskey sauce and keep warm for serving.
  • 4. To prepare the whiskey sauce - Heat the cream and sugar in a heavy bottomed medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth and slowly whisk it in to the simmering cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Place the egg yolks into a stainless steel bowl and whisk. Temper the yolks by slowly add 1 cup hot mixture into them. Return the yolk mixture to the hot cream mixture whisking slowly . After the mixture is whisked together, cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 140 degrees. Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve. Add the whiskey, adjusting to taste and keep warm until ready to serve bread pudding.

Marfi
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I would have liked more whiskey flavor in the bread pudding.


rajdeep heir
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This bread pudding is too sweet for me.


FATIMA MOUTAHAMIL
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the bread pudding didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Lily Bales
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The bread pudding was a bit too dry for my taste.


Rainbow Unicorns
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I've never made bread pudding before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


mille gacha life
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This is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Omen Midnight
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Vykintas J.
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This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Ali raza Bhatti
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I was a little skeptical about using whiskey in a bread pudding, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavor is amazing!


boitumelo masike
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This is the best bread pudding I've ever had! The whiskey sauce is the perfect touch.


Hammad Rathore
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bread pudding turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


PeRil Rakib
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I've made this bread pudding several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Felix Kamu
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This bread pudding was a hit at our family gathering! The whiskey sauce added a unique and delicious flavor.