Pecan Pie Bread Pudding Recipe
A rich Pecan Pie Bread Pudding Recipe made with French bread, creamy custard, brown sugar, butter, and chopped pecans for a warm, cozy dessert.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf French bread cut into cubes
- 4 large eggs slightly beaten
- 1/2 c butter softened
- 8 oz heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 20 oz whole milk
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 c chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 c packed brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the French bread into cubes.
- Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole milk, heavy whipping cream, sea salt, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and slightly beaten eggs.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread.
- Gently stir or press the bread down to ensure the pieces are evenly coated.
- Allow the bread to sit for 10 minutes so it can absorb the custard.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped pecans, and packed brown sugar.
- Mix until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Spoon half of the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread it into an even layer.
- Add half of the butter, brown sugar, and pecan mixture over the bread layer.
- Spoon the remaining soaked bread mixture over the pecan layer.
- Spread gently to distribute it evenly.
- Top with the remaining butter, brown sugar, and pecan mixture.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Remove the bread pudding from the oven.
- Allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Pecan Pie Bread Pudding Recipe gluten free, replace the French bread with a certified gluten-free bread loaf.
Use a sturdy gluten-free bread that can absorb the custard without breaking down too much.
Confirm that the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, sugars, butter, milk, heavy cream, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free.
Use clean mixing bowls, whisks, measuring cups, baking dishes, knives, and serving utensils to prevent gluten cross-contact.
Gluten-free bread may absorb liquid differently, so check the texture before baking. If the mixture seems too dry, add a small splash of milk or cream.