CUSTARD BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE

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This is one of my most requested sweet recipes. When this bread pudding bakes. The top of the bread pudding gets a little crispy, the middle is moist and the bottom layer is simply just custardy. It seems as though most, soak their bread, I choose not to soak, because I enjoy the different layers I get when I don't. The...

Provided by Susan Wong

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CUSTARD BREAD PUDDING
8 c stale french bread & sweet bread (banana or zucchini)
4 c half and half
8 large eggs
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch kosher salt
BOURBON SAUCE
1/2 lb butter
2 Tbsp water
1 c sugar
1 pinch kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/4 c bourbon

Steps:

  • 1. To Make the BREAD PUDDING; Cut bread into small cubes.Toss the bread cubes together and place them in a 9 X 13 casserole.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 3. Mix the cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla together well and pour over bread. Press the bread down with a fork to get all the bread coated in the custard.
  • 4. Place the 9 X13 dish into a large roasting pan and fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach half way up the side of the 9 X 13 dish.
  • 5. Bake for 55 minutes to an hour or until a knife comes out clean.
  • 6. TO MAKE THE BOURBON SAUCE; Place the butter, water, sugar and salt in a bowl over a double boiler. Mix with a whisk or wooden spoon until sugar dissolves and the grittiness is gone.
  • 7. Remove from heat and beat in one egg at a time with a whisk until mixed well. Add bourbon and mix to blend.
  • 8. Return to the double boiler and cook for another 3 - 5 minutes to cook the eggs and some of the alcohol off.The sauce will thicken as it cools. Refrigerate leftover sauce.
  • 9. To see my original post with more notes and thoughts visit my blog at http://susan-thinkingoutloud.blogspot.com/2010/06/custard-bread-pudding-with-bourbon.html#more

khan mm
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I love this bread pudding! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. The bread pudding is so moist and flavorful, and the bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Emily Darlington
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This is the best bread pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bereket Beyene
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I made this bread pudding for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The bread pudding is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abubakar Usseni
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This bread pudding is amazing! I've never had bread pudding before, but this recipe is definitely a winner. The bread pudding is so moist and flavorful, and the bourbon sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Danielis Bikauskas
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I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but this recipe was really good! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Najam Husain
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This is the best bread pudding I've ever had! The custard is so creamy and rich, and the bread is perfectly tender. The bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch, and it adds a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Arin Aktar
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I made this bread pudding for my family and they loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the results are amazing. The bread pudding is moist and flavorful, and the bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend


Yubisha Hi
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This bread pudding is delicious! I love the way the bread soaks up the custard and the bourbon sauce. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I will definitely be making this again.


Buddy Vincent
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I'm not a huge fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread pudding is light and fluffy, and the custard is creamy and flavorful. The bourbon sauce is a nice touch, and it adds a bit of extra flavor. I would definitely make this a


Asit Mohonta
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The bread pudding is moist and flavorful, and the bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


IQBAL AFGHAN
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This bread pudding is amazing! I've never had bread pudding before, but this recipe has made me a fan. The custard is so creamy and rich, and the bread is perfectly tender. I love the addition of the bourbon sauce, it gives the bread pudding a really


Robby Tanfa
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I was a bit skeptical about the bourbon sauce, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's the perfect complement to the bread pudding. The sweetness of the sauce balances out the richness of the bread pudding, and it adds a really nice depth of flavor. I highl


Faizullah Darwish
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I've made this bread pudding several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover bread, and it's a great way to use up stale bread too. This is a recipe that I'll keep coming ba


Sandra Danner
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This bread pudding is a real treat! The custard is creamy and flavorful, and the bourbon sauce adds a touch of elegance. I especially liked the way the bread pudding soaked up the sauce. It was like each bite was a little piece of heaven.