16ouncesloaf of breadcut into 1-inch cubes (large bakery style loaf)
7large eggs
3cupswhole milk
1cuppumpkin puree
¾cupgranulated sugar
½cuppecanschopped (optional)
¼cuplight brown sugar
3tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted then cooled
2teaspoon(s)pure vanilla extract
1tablespoonpumpkin pie spice
½teaspoon(s)kosher salt
Rum Sauce:
1cupgranulated sugar
⅓cupheavy cream
½cupunsalted butter
¼cupdark 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 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon(s) kosher 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.*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.*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.