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Thanksgiving

Bourbon Bread Pudding with Boozy Caramel Sauce

This boozy Bourbon Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce is the perfect ending to any fall or winter meal. Made using buttery croissants, this bread pudding is all the sweet comfort you need on a cold, blustery day. Serve with a drizzle of Bourbon Caramel Sauce and top with a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that is sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth!

Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
About 8-10 servings

Ingredients

  • Bread pudding

  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 large croissants, cut into 1 in. cubes (about 18 cups cubed)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Sauce

  • 1/2 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 3-4 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Tools

  • 13 in. x 9 in. baking pan
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan
  • Rubber spatula

Instructions

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