Warm, spiced, and drenched in a rich buttery sauce, this pumpkin pecan bread pudding is everything cozy and comforting. It’s the perfect dessert—or decadent brunch—for fall gatherings or holiday tables.
Bread Pudding:
16 cups bread, cubed (preferably day-old)
8 large eggs
2 (15 oz) cans pumpkin purée
2 cups vanilla yogurt
2 cups milk
2 cups granulated sugar + 4 tbsp (for topping)
2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup raisins
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 tsp cinnamon
Butter Sauce:
2 cups unsalted butter
2 cups unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups brown sugar
Prep Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or two if needed).
Mix Base: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, yogurt, milk, 2 cups sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until evenly coated. Fold in raisins and pecans.
Assemble: Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with 4 tbsp sugar and cinnamon.
Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and set in the center.
Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter with cream and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook 5–7 mins until slightly thickened.
Serve: Spoon warm sauce over servings of bread pudding.
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