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DRUNKEN BOURBON BREAD PUDDING – NEW ORLEAN’S BREAD PUDDING!

A classic New Orleans-style bread pudding soaked in a rich bourbon custard and baked until golden. Serve warm with a bourbon or caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups French bread cubed, day-old
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups bourbon plus extra for sauce if desired
  • 0.5 cups raisins optional, soaked in bourbon for 10 minutes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the cubed French bread in a large bowl. If using raisins, pour 0.5 cup bourbon over them and let soak for 10 minutes, then add raisins and any bourbon to the bread.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and 0.5 cup bourbon until well combined.
  • Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, tossing gently to coat. Press the bread down to soak up the custard and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
  • Transfer the soaked bread and custard to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a drizzle of bourbon sauce, caramel sauce, or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For a boozier version, brush additional warmed bourbon over the pudding before serving. Leftovers refrigerate well for 3 days and reheat gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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