Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Sauce Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1-1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted; 2 tbsp. bourbon; 2 cups milk; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 cup sugar; 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped; 8 eggs; 1 tbsp. vanilla extract; 1 lb. unsliced egg bread, crusts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1-1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
2 tbsp. bourbon
2 cups milk
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup sugar
8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
8 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. unsliced egg bread, crusts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
For Sauce: Stir sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2
Mix in corn syrup and lemon juice.
3
Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Pour in cream (mixture will bubble up).
6
Stir over low heat until caramel is melted and smooth.
7
Increase heat; broil until sauce is reduced to 1-2/3 cups, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Mix in pecans and bourbon.
10
For Pudding: Preheat oven to 350F.
11
Combine milk, cream and sugarin heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
12
Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil.
13
Remove from heat.
14
Add chocolate; stir until smooth.
15
Beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend.
16
Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture.
17
Add bread cubes.
18
Let stand until bread absorbs some of custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
19
Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
20
Cover with foil.
21
Bake until set in center, about 45 minutes.
22
Uncover; cool at least 15 minutes.
23
Serve pudding warm or at room temperature with warm sauce.

1833

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Sauce 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.

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Sauce

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