This brioche bread pudding is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines soft, buttery brioche with a creamy custard base. Topped with a decadent bourbon-caramel sauce, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
The recipe is straightforward, making it perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. Serve it warm for a comforting treat that’s sure to impress your guests.
Decadent Brioche Bread Pudding Recipe
This bread pudding features chunks of brioche soaked in a custard mixture, baked until golden brown, and drizzled with a homemade bourbon-caramel sauce. The dish takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving 6 to 8 people.
Ingredients
- 6 cups brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup brown sugar for caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream for caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Bread: Place the brioche cubes in the greased baking dish.
- Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the custard mixture over the brioche cubes, pressing down gently to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and butter. Stir until melted and smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and vanilla extract, whisking until the sauce is thickened.
- Add Bourbon: Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm bourbon-caramel sauce over the baked bread pudding and enjoy.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 to 8 servings
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
