Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Servings: 15 Servings
Ingredients
Bread Pudding:
- 16 ounces loaf of bread cut into 1-inch cubes (large bakery style loaf)
- 7 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pecans chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted then cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Rum Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dark rum
Instructions
For the Bread Pudding:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Add the bread to the casserole dish and set aside.16 ounces loaf of bread
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pecans, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Pour it evenly over the bread ensuring that all of it gets soaked. Stir if necessary to combine the ingredients.7 large eggs, 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup pecans, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon salt
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, uncover, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until it springs back when pushed in the center. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
For the Rum Sauce:
- Place the sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat, while stirring constantly to prevent burning.1 cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup heavy cream, ½ cup unsalted butter
- After the sugar melts completely, carefully pour in the rum. Stir to combine, and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.¼ cup dark rum
- Serve the bread pudding on individual plates, and drizzle with rum sauce.
- See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of bread pudding with rum sauce. Actual calories will vary.
- Feel free to reduce or omit the rum in the rum sauce. Use a little rum extract in place of the rum if desired. Bourbon is another option if rum is unavailable.
- Looking for our pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce? It's on the Retired Recipes page.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
464
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
242
mg
10
%
Potassium
231
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
40
g
44
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
3072
IU
61
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
90
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
