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Cozy Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe Easy Homemade with Salted Caramel Sauce

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A warm and comforting pumpkin bread pudding with a soft custardy texture, infused with fall spices and topped with a rich homemade salted caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups stale bread, cubed (white or challah recommended)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for richness in caramel sauce)
  • For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cube about 6 cups of stale bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. If bread is fresh, toast cubes lightly in the oven for 10 minutes to dry them out.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 ½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ginger, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the bread cubes into the custard mixture using a rubber spatula, ensuring all pieces are coated but remain intact. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
  5. Pour the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is slightly set. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean but moist.
  7. While baking, prepare the salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly until amber (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in 6 tablespoons butter until melted.
  8. Slowly add ½ cup heavy cream while whisking (careful, it will bubble). Stir in 1 teaspoon sea salt and let cool slightly.
  9. Once pudding is out of the oven and cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top and serve warm.

Notes

Use stale bread or toast fresh bread cubes to avoid sogginess. Let bread soak in custard for at least 10 minutes for best texture. Watch caramel closely to prevent burning. If pudding is dry on top but undercooked inside, cover with foil and bake 5-10 minutes longer. Salted caramel sauce thickens when chilled; warm gently before serving.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread pudding, salted caramel sauce, fall dessert, cozy dessert, easy pumpkin recipe, comfort food, homemade bread pudding

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