Irish Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce Recipe

Name: Irish Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bread Pudding; 1 lb white bread, cubed; 6 ounces melted butter; 8 eggs; 1 cup sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 quart milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; Whiskey Sauce; 1 lb butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 egg yolks; 1/3 cup Irish whiskey

Servings: persons

Bread Pudding
1 lb white bread, cubed
6 ounces melted butter
8 eggs
1 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 quart milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
Whiskey Sauce
1 lb butter
2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup Irish whiskey

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Line a large, deep roasting pan with dish towels.
3
Bring a kettle of water to a boil.
4
Place rack in the center of oven.
5
Drizzle the melted butter over bread cubes and place them in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
6
Scald the milk and cream.
7
Mix together the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in the hot milk and cream.
8
Pour this custard over the bread cubes.
9
Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and nutmeg (go easy on the nutmeg).
10
Place baking pan in roasting pan and set on oven rack.
11
Pour boiling water into roasting pan until it comes at least halfway up the sides of the baking pan.
12
Bake in a water bath until set, about 40 minutes.
13
Serve warm with whisky sauce.
14
You'll only need 1/2 the recipe for the sauce, or make only 1/2 the recipe.
15
Whiskey Sauce:
16
Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
17
When bubbling, whisk in sugar but do not bring to boil.
18
In a separate bowl beat the egg yolks.
19
When the sugar is melted, slowly whisk the yolks into the sugar mixture.
20
Remove from heat.
21
Slowly whisk in the whisky and drizzle over bread pudding.

2395

kcal

Calories

178

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bread Pudding, 1 lb white bread, cubed, 6 ounces melted butter, 8 eggs, and more.

Yes, Irish Bread Pudding With Whiskey 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.

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Irish Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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