Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Indulge in the comforting decadence of Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, the ultimate dessert for cozy nights or special gatherings. This classic recipe transforms day-old bread, like brioche or French bread, into a rich, custard-soaked masterpiece, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, the pudding is topped with a luxurious bourbon sauce made with buttery sweetness and a touch of bold whiskey flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this dessert is perfect for serving a crowd, with its warm, melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistibly boozy drizzle. Whether enjoyed straight from the oven or reheated, this bread pudding is sure to become a go-to favorite for anyone seeking comfort food with a sophisticated twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (such as brioche or French bread)
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for sauce)
• 0.25 cup bourbon (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing the bread gently with a spoon to ensure it is fully soaked.

Step 5

Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the pudding is puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the bourbon sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter.

Step 8

Whisk in 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and fully dissolved.

Step 9

Stir in 0.25 cup of bourbon and 2 tablespoons of milk, cooking for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is silky and slightly thickened.

Step 10

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over the bread pudding just before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1882.6 grams (1882.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4313

Total Fat 228.90g	293%
Saturated Fat 134.40g	672%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1531mg	510%
Sodium 1359mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 466.80g	170%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 463.00g
Protein 57.90g	116%

Vitamin D 628IU	3138%
Calcium 1212mg	93%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1704mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 44.9%