Bread Pudding with Bourbon: 7 Irresistible Tips

Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is a delightful dessert that combines custardy bread and a rich bourbon sauce.

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Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the Bread: Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside to allow it to dry slightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread. Gently fold in the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Add Raisins: If desired, fold in the raisins or dried cranberries for an added touch of sweetness and texture.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Cool: Once baked, remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Prepare Bourbon Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
Serve: Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over individual servings of bread pudding.