Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding that’s topped with a decadent whiskey sauce. This traditional dessert is a must-try for anyone who loves a taste of the South.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins or golden raisins
- Pinch of salt
For the Whiskey Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Bread Mixture: Place the bread cubes in the baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour over the bread cubes, ensuring all are coated. Sprinkle raisins on top and gently stir in. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Make Whiskey Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt butter and sugar in a saucepan. Whisk in the egg and slowly add whiskey, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve warm bread pudding topped with the whiskey sauce.
Notes
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic sauce, substitute orange juice or apple cider for the whiskey.
- For extra richness, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the bread mixture.
- Bread pudding is best served warm but can be reheated in the oven the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
