This indulgent bread pudding recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The soft, custardy bread is studded with raisins and topped with a rich whiskey sauce that adds a warm, boozy kick to every bite. It's a comforting dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 6 cups of cubed stale bread
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/4 cup of whiskey
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the bread, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, raisins, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the whiskey sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, adding whiskey and sugar, and simmering until thickened.
- Serve the warm bread pudding drizzled with the whiskey sauce.
Interesting Facts
Bread pudding is a classic comfort food dessert that dates back to ancient times.
Whiskey sauce adds a luxurious touch to this humble dessert, elevating it to a gourmet treat.
Using stale bread for bread pudding helps prevent food waste and creates a deliciously moist texture.