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Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding with Homemade Bourbon Glaze

A close-up of a moist slice of pecan pie bread pudding topped with candied pecans and drizzled with caramel sauce.
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Welcome! You can make this indulgent Pecan Pie Bread Pudding easily. It combines the rich, gooey texture of pecan pie with soft bread pudding, topped with a simple bourbon glaze. This is a perfect comfort food dessert for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 1 pound) stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (optional, for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes and 1 cup of chopped pecans together. Set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients over the bread and pecan mixture. Gently toss everything until the bread is evenly coated. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes so the bread soaks up the custard.
  6. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the extra chopped pecans evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  8. While the pudding bakes, prepare the bourbon glaze. Whisk together the bourbon (if using) and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth. If you skip the bourbon, use 2 tablespoons of milk or water instead.
  9. Let the bread pudding cool slightly before drizzling the bourbon glaze over the top. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use day-old or slightly stale bread for the best texture; fresh bread can become too mushy.
  • If you prefer a caramel drizzle dessert instead of bourbon, substitute the glaze ingredients with 1/2 cup caramel sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
  • This recipe works well as a sweet breakfast bake if you omit the bourbon from the glaze.

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