Description
Maple Pecan Bread Pudding is a comforting dessert that combines stale bread, eggs, milk, cream, and maple syrup, creating a rich custard-like texture with a delightful crunch from pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cube stale bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped pecans to the bread and toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and pecans, stirring gently to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to soak.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the soaked mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup or topped with ice cream.
Notes
- Use stale French or brioche bread for best results.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar.
- Consider adding fruits or chocolate for variations.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Bread Pudding, dessert, bread pudding, maple syrup, pecans