Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 lb French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups); 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 1 quart half-and-half or 1 quart milk; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 6 eggs; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup store-bought caramel topping; whipped cream (optional) or non-dairy whipped topping (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 quart half-and-half or 1 quart milk
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
6 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 cup store-bought caramel topping
whipped cream (optional) or non-dairy whipped topping (optional)

1
Spray a microwave safe 2-quart square casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place bread cubes in casserole; sprinkle in pecans, then pour melted butter over all. Toss lightly.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Whisk together half and half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
4
Pour evenly over bread cubes and let stand 5 minutes.
5
Microwave on Medium (50% power) 10-12 minutes, until mixture is just beginning to set.
6
Place in preheated oven 12-15 minutes until pudding is puffed and golden brown.
7
Remove from oven to wire rack; let stand 15 minutes to cool slightly.
8
Soften caramel topping in microwave to a pourable consistency; drizzle over warm bread pudding.
9
To serve, cut into squares or spoon into dessert dishes.
10
Serve, if desired, with whipped cream or thawed non-dairy whipped topping.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups), 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted, 1 quart half-and-half or 1 quart milk, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Pecan Bread Pudding

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