Southern Style Christmas Bread Pudding with Bourbon

Name: Southern Style Christmas Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 loaves Raisin Cinnamon Bread; 8 eggs plus 2 egg whites; 2 cups milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup sugar or vanilla sugar; 2 tablespoon Madagascar vanilla; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 lemon juiced and zested; 1 cup dried cherries and raisins; 1/4 cup melted butter, for baking dish; 2 cups bread crumbs from crusts; Bourbon sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 stick cold butter, cut into cubes; 2 egg yolks; 1 stick butter; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 cup bourbon

Servings: persons

2 loaves Raisin Cinnamon Bread
8 eggs plus 2 egg whites
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup sugar or vanilla sugar
2 tablespoon Madagascar vanilla
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 lemon juiced and zested
1 cup dried cherries and raisins
1/4 cup melted butter, for baking dish
2 cups bread crumbs from crusts
Bourbon sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 stick cold butter, cut into cubes
2 egg yolks
1 stick butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup bourbon

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Remove crusts from bread and reserve.
3
Cut bread slices into cubes.
4
In a large bowl, beat eggs well.
5
Add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, Grand Marnier and mix well.
6
Add cinnamon, juice, and lemon zest.
7
Stir in cherries and raisins.
8
Add bread cubes and stir until well coated.
9
Let stand 30 minutes, stirring often.
10
If mixture is soupy, you may need to add additional slices of white bread (crusts removed.)
11
The mixture should be wet but not soupy.
12
Pour into buttered baking dish, dusted with sugar.
13
Prepare topping in a food processor.
14
Add crusts, butter and brown sugar, pulsing until mixture is crumbly.
15
Spread evenly over top of pudding.
16
Bake in a water bath for 50 minutes covered with foil.
17
Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes or until brown on top.
18
Serve with bourbon sauce.
19
Mix eggs, butter, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
20
Add vanilla and 1/2 cup bourbon.
21
In top of a double boiler cook until temperature reads 165 on a thermometer.
22
Beating constantly and being careful not to curdle eggs.
23
Remove from heat and strain.
24
In a mixer bowl, beat sauce until slightly cool, adding remaining bourbon a little at a time.
25
Serve with bread pudding.

1907

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

149

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 loaves Raisin Cinnamon Bread, 8 eggs plus 2 egg whites, 2 cups milk, 2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Southern Style Christmas Bread Pudding with Bourbon 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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Southern Style Christmas Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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