Homemade Bread Pudding with a Rich Whiskey Sauce

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Homemade Bread Pudding with a Rich Whiskey Sauce
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 24, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the bread, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, raisins, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  5. While the pudding is baking, prepare the whiskey sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, adding whiskey and sugar, and simmering until thickened.
  6. 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.