This sugar-free bread pudding is a perfect balance of richness and sweetness, topped with a velvety whiskey sauce that adds a touch of sophistication. It's a dessert that will satisfy your cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of whole wheat bread, cubed
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup erythritol (or any preferred sugar substitute)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the cubed bread, pecans, and raisins to the mixture, stirring to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until set.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the whiskey sauce by combining whiskey, heavy cream, and erythritol in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir the sauce continuously until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled with the whiskey sauce.
- Enjoy your guilt-free dessert!
Interesting Facts
Using applesauce and erythritol instead of sugar makes this dessert healthier without compromising on taste.
Whiskey sauce adds a rich and flavorful twist to the traditional bread pudding.
This recipe can easily be customized by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits.