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Cozy Bread Pudding Recipe with Easy Rich Whiskey Sauce for Dessert

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A warm and comforting bread pudding made with day-old bread soaked in a rich custard, baked to golden perfection, and served with a silky, indulgent whiskey sauce. Perfect for cozy nights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread (white, brioche, or challah preferred)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Rich Whiskey Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60 g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 1/4 cup whiskey (60 ml) (bourbon or Irish whiskey recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Cube the day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently fold to coat. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to soak.
  5. Stir in melted unsalted butter into the soaked bread mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until custard is set and top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, prepare the whiskey sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar until dissolved and bubbling gently.
  9. Slowly add heavy cream, stirring constantly, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Remove from heat and carefully stir in whiskey, vanilla extract, and salt. Add whiskey off the heat to avoid flames.
  11. Let bread pudding cool for 10 minutes after baking, then drizzle generously with warm whiskey sauce and serve.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best custard absorption and texture. Add whiskey off the heat to avoid flames when making the sauce. Tent pudding with foil if browning too quickly. Let bread soak for 10-15 minutes for a tender inside. For non-alcoholic version, omit whiskey and add vanilla or caramel extract.

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Keywords: bread pudding, whiskey sauce, dessert, comfort food, easy dessert, cozy dessert, rich sauce, custard dessert

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