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Bread Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce

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This Bread Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce is a warm, rich dessert made with custardy soaked bread baked until golden and topped with a decadent rum‑infused butter sauce. It’s comforting and perfect for holidays or cozy evenings.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6–8 cups day‑old bread cubes (French bread, brioche, or challah)
  • 2 cups whole milk or half‑and‑half
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)
  • For the butter rum sauce:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2–3 tbsp rum (dark or spiced)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8‑inch baking dish.
  2. Place the bread cubes in the prepared dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to help absorb the liquid. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
  6. While the pudding bakes, make the butter rum sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
  7. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in rum and vanilla extract.
  8. When the pudding is done, let it cool slightly, then drizzle the warm butter rum sauce generously over each serving.

Notes

  • Use bourbon or whiskey instead of rum for a different flavor profile.
  • Add chopped apples or dried cranberries for a fruitier version.
  • Stir in eggnog instead of some of the milk during the holidays for extra richness.
  • Add chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks for more indulgence.
  • Use coconut milk and coconut sugar for a dairy‑free variation, and skip the cream in the sauce.

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