Caramel Bread Pudding

Baked Goods, Desserts

Ingredients

For the bread pudding:

15 slices white bread, cubed, crust removed

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

¾ cup raisins

¾ cup pecans, chopped

6 large eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2 ½ cups milk, warmed


For the caramel sauce:

½ cup light brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with baking spray. Set aside.

Make custard mixture:
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes with melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins and chopped pecans. Mix gently until well blended. Pour into bottom of prepared baking dish.

Using the same bowl, whisk together the eggs with the sugar, vanilla and salt until frothy. Add warm milk and stir until blended. Pour over bread mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges lightly brown (center will be jiggly). Remove from oven.

While bread pudding slightly cools and sets, prepare caramel sauce.

Make the caramel sauce:
In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugars, butter and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and stir continuously. Boil (at a rolling boil) for about 2 minutes.

Serve warm. ENJOY!

Nutrition

Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 100mg Sodium: 231mg
Carbohydrates: 44g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 29g
Protein: 7g