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Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

A delicious blend of pecan pie and bread pudding, this cozy dessert features nutty pecans and soft, custardy bread, making it perfect for family gatherings or winter evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups stale bread, cubed Use firm bread for better texture.
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, combine your cubed stale bread and chopped pecans.
  3. Whisk Those Eggs: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, both sugars, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  4. Combine the Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture over the bread and pecans, ensuring every cube of bread is coated. Let this sit for about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour the bread mixture into it evenly.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes.
  7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Top Tips: Use stale bread for the best texture, experiment with other nuts or add chocolate chips, and watch the baking time closely to avoid dryness.