Description
A comforting and delicious dessert that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and pecan in a creamy bread pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure the bread is soaked. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the bread pudding.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Bread type: Challah bread works best but Brioche or French bread can be substituted.
- Nuts: Toast the pecans before chopping for enhanced flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 cal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: pumpkin pecan bread pudding, fall dessert, bread pudding recipe, pumpkin dessert, pecan dessert, Thanksgiving dessert
