Description
Pumpkin Bread Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert that beautifully combines the flavors of pumpkin and spices. This creamy, custard-like dish features tender cubes of challah bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, and pure pumpkin puree. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat at home, serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to indulge in the nostalgic flavors of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups challah bread, cubed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cube the challah bread and place it in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently mix to ensure even coating.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes to soak.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly set in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (106g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg