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Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe

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This Pumpkin Bread Pudding is a comforting autumn dessert featuring soft, sweet bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard and baked until golden. Topped with a rich brown sugar and butter sauce, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday brunches.

Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

  • 6 Kings Hawaiian Rolls (1/2 12 ct. package) or other crusty bread
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup canned 100% pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Brown Sugar Butter Sauce

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Bread: In a large bowl, break the Kings Hawaiian rolls into bite-sized pieces and set aside for soaking.
  2. Mix Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the half and half, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add Sugars and Spices: Stir in the granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice into the custard mixture; whisk until well combined.
  4. Combine Bread and Custard: Pour the custard over the bread pieces and gently fold until all bread is fully coated with the pumpkin mixture.
  5. Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan with butter, shortening, or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  8. Bake Bread Pudding: Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared pan and bake uncovered for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
  9. Make Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt the brown sugar and unsalted butter together in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  10. Add Cream: Once the butter has melted completely, stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking until the sauce is smooth, approximately three minutes.
  11. Cool Sauce: Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool for several minutes to thicken slightly.
  12. Serve: Drizzle the warm brown sugar butter sauce over the bread pudding. Serve warm with additional sauce and optional ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • For best results, use crusty bread if not using Kings Hawaiian rolls to provide texture contrast.
  • Refrigeration time improves flavor and ensures the bread absorbs the custard thoroughly.
  • Serve warm for the most comforting experience; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
  • Optional toppings such as vanilla ice cream or whipped cream enhance sweetness and creaminess.

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