Indulge in the magic of this Irresistible Pecan Delight Bread Pudding – a symphony of flavors in every bite! 🍞✨ Perfect for sweet cravings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) loaf day-old French bread
2 and ½ cups milk
1 cup half & half (substitute whole milk or heavy cream)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla – ⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 and ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cube the day-old French bread and place it in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half & half, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the cubed bread and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine softened butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
5. Pour half of the bread mixture into an 8×8 inch pan.
6. Top with half of the pecan mixture.
7. Spoon the remaining bread mixture over and top with the remaining pecan mixture. Press down slightly; the pan will be quite full.
8. Top with the remaining pecan mixture.
9. Place the pan on a cookie sheet with an edge to catch any mixture that may boil over.
10. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes. The center will be slightly wiggly but will set when cool.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 8 servings