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Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
130 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert Southern
Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf day-old French baguette
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups shelled pecan halves
Instructions
1
Begin by cutting the bread into small, uniform cubes and allow them to sit at room temperature for approximately 60 minutes, allowing excess moisture to evaporate. This step is crucial in achieving the perfect texture for your bread pudding.
2
Next, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), a temperature that will facilitate even cooking and browning.
3
In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs until they are fully incorporated. Then, add milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl, stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
4
Subsequently, place the prepared bread cubes into a baking pan and pour the egg mixture over them.
5
In a small, microwave-proof bowl, melt butter using your oven's heat setting. Once melted, stir in brown sugar until it is fully dissolved and then add the chopped pecans to the mixture.
6
Combine this pecan-butter mixture with the bread and egg mixture, gently folding to distribute it evenly throughout. It's essential not to overmix the ingredients; instead, aim for a gentle folding motion that allows the pecan mixture to retain its clumpy texture.
7
Finally, bake your bread pudding in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Due to residual heat, the center will still be slightly jiggly upon removal from the oven.
8
Allow your bread pudding to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving, as this will enable the remaining egg mixture to cook further and the bread to absorb more of its flavorful goodness.