Special Day Bread Pudding

After that dinner for two this would be a perfect dessert to comfort you even the more…

It's a perfect dish for a crowd too.   

Prep Time:
20 Min

 

Cook Time:
45 Min

 

Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

Servings: 12 (US)

Ingredients

• 4 3/4 cups milk, divided
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 11 cups cubed French bread (1 inch cubes)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans
• PRALINE SAUCE:
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Dash salt

Directions

1.     In a saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk until warm; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining milk, eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually add warmed milk, stirring constantly. Stir in butter. Add bread cubes; soak 10 minutes. Add cinnamon, and raisins and/or pecans if desired. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for sauce, bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Add corn syrup. Bring to boil; cook 15-20 seconds. Remove from the heat; add remaining ingredients. Cut pudding into squares and serve with sauce.

Drink Tip: Whatever makes you feel good…