Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe

Indulge in the taste of fall with this mouthwatering pumpkin bread pudding. Made with rich and creamy pumpkin custard and chunks of moist bread, this dessert is the perfect treat for the season. The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves enhance the pumpkin flavor, while the vanilla sauce adds a sweet and smooth finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner or simply craving a cozy dessert, this pumpkin bread pudding will please everyone at your table.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed bread (such as French or brioche)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Vanilla Sauce:
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk well until smooth.
3. Add the cubed bread to the pumpkin mixture and gently stir until all the bread pieces are coated with the custard mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
4. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown.
6. While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Whisk well.
7. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and starts to boil. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
8. Once the bread pudding is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Serve warm slices of pumpkin bread pudding drizzled with vanilla sauce. Enjoy!

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