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Irresistible New Orleans Bread Pudding Recipe with Bourbon Sauce

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A classic Southern dessert with warm spices, custardy bread pudding, and a luscious bourbon sauce that brings a slice of New Orleans comfort to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (or vanilla extract for non-alcoholic version)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes and raisins (if using), and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and gently stir until the bread is fully soaked. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb all the liquid.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
  7. While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the bourbon sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until dissolved.
  8. Add the bourbon and heavy cream, whisking continuously. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the pinch of salt.
  9. Once the bread pudding is done, let it cool for about 10 minutes. Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce generously over the top before serving.

Notes

[‘Use day-old bread for better texture.’, ‘Let the bread soak for at least 10 minutes to absorb the custard.’, ‘Monitor the bourbon sauce closely to avoid burning.’, ‘Customize the flavor with orange zest or maple syrup.’, ‘Prepare the bread pudding the night before for deeper flavors.’]

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Keywords: New Orleans, bread pudding, bourbon sauce, Southern dessert, holiday recipe, comfort food

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