Cozy Creamy Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that brings warmth and comfort, making it a beloved choice for family gatherings and chilly evenings. With its soft, custardy texture and rich flavors, it's the perfect way to use up leftover bread while indulging your sweet tooth.

Fall in love with this Cozy Creamy Pumpkin Bread Pudding, an easy weeknight dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of traditional bread pudding with the comforting essence of pumpkin. This creamy treat is perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. With its rich, spiced aroma, your home will feel warm and inviting. Try this delightful recipe tonight and savor the season's best flavors. Save this for later and make your fall cozy and delicious!

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Ingredients

6 cups stale bread (such as brioche or challah), cubed

1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree

4 large eggs

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Prepare Bread: Place the cubed stale bread in a large bowl. If the bread isn’t quite stale, you can dry it out in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Make Custard Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until well combined.

Combine Ingredients: Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread and gently press down with a spatula or your hands to ensure all the bread is soaked. If desired, fold in raisins or nuts at this stage.

Let It Sit: Allow the mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes. This gives the bread time to absorb the custard mixture.

Bake: Pour the soaked bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.

Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Store Leftovers: Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 20 min | 1 hr 10 min | Serves 8-10