PECAN, BOURBON, AND BUTTERSCOTCH BREAD PUDDING

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Pecan, Bourbon, and Butterscotch Bread Pudding image

Provided by Anita Lo

Categories     Bourbon     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kentucky Derby     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Butterscotch sauce:
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
Pudding:
1 pound day-old rustic white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2" cubes (12 cups)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Pinch of kosher salt
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 cups pecan pieces

Steps:

  • For butterscotch sauce:
  • Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve sugar. Boil until mixture is syrupy and measures 1 1/3 cups, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add cream and bourbon, if desired, and stir until smooth. Let cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool completely, cover, and chill. Rewarm before serving.
  • For pudding:
  • Toss bread, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl and set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar in another large bowl until pale yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add cream, poppy seeds, and salt; beat to blend. Place bourbon in a small bowl; scrape in seeds from vanilla bean (reserve bean for another use). Whisk to distribute seeds, then add to egg mixture, whisking to blend well. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture in bowl. Add pecans and toss to coat well. Transfer mixture to a 13x9x2" glass or ceramic baking dish, spreading out in an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake until top is browned in spots and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours. Serve bread pudding with butterscotch sauce.

Mali Khan
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This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


SHB DAICON
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread pudding didn't taste like anything. It was bland.


Blaq Angel
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This recipe is missing some important instructions. It doesn't say what size baking dish to use.


Mike Kaltenthaler
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread pudding didn't turn out. It was too dry.


Muhammad Zohaib Rizvi
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This bread pudding is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


feni tv
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I love the pecan and bourbon flavors in this bread pudding. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Rabeyakamal007 Kamal007
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This bread pudding is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


MD sakhawat
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


M ramzan M ramzan
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This bread pudding is easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of flavors. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


krishna jha
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I've made this bread pudding several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The bourbon flavor is subtle, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I love serving this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


tulasa giri
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This bread pudding was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors - pecan, bourbon, and butterscotch - was divine. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!