Bourbon-Butterscotch Easter Bread Pudding
Bourbon-Butterscotch Easter Bread Pudding is a decadent dessert that harmonizes warm bourbon and rich butterscotch, enveloping your senses in comfort and nostalgia. This delightful pudding features soft bread soaked in a luscious custard, creating a mouthwatering treat perfect for holidays or family gatherings. Each bite delivers a sweet embrace, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce (homemade preferred)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Drizzle half of the butterscotch sauce over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and let sit for 15 minutes to soak.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and puffed. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Drizzle with remaining butterscotch sauce before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Customize by adding chocolate chips or dried fruit. For a non-alcoholic version, replace bourbon with vanilla extract or apple juice.