Description
Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding is a beloved Southern dessert known for its rich, custardy texture and indulgent flavor. Made with a loaf of French bread soaked in a spiced milk mixture and topped with a warm bourbon sauce, this dessert is both comforting and decadent.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread Pudding:
- 1 large loaf French bread (approximately 14 to 16 ounces)
- 4 cups milk
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Bourbon Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (whiskey), or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread:
- Tear or cut the French bread into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Pour in the milk and let the bread soak, crushing with your hands until well mixed.
- Make the Custard Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, allspice, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the raisins and combine this mixture with the soaked bread. Let sit for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Bake the Bread Pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter and coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with it.
- Pour the bread mixture into the prepared dish and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until set. Allow it to cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Bourbon Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the beaten egg while continuously stirring to prevent it from scrambling. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon.
- Serve:
- Serve the bread pudding warm with a generous drizzle of the bourbon sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the bread is well-soaked for the best texture.
- To avoid scrambling the egg in the bourbon sauce, add it gradually and keep stirring constantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours soaking
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 560 kcal
- Calories: 54g
- Sugar: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 89mg