Pumpkin Bread Pudding on dessert plates with the casserole of bread pudding in the background.

Easy Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe

Rich, spiced pumpkin flavors combine with a sweet and crunchy pecan topping making this Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe a comforting and indulgent treat that your whole family will love.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon cardamon optional
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1½ cups half-and-half
1 cup whole milk
1 15 oz can pumpkin purée
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 16 oz loaf hearty crusty French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Ingredients for Candied Pecan Topping

½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° (F). Butter a 9 x 13, or 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
To make the pecan topping place chopped nuts in a medium size bowl. Drizzle with melted butter Stir to coat. Add brown sugar. Toss to coat pecans. Set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Whisk until combined.
Add in eggs and egg yolks. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir in half-and-half, milk, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract.
Place bread cubes in an extra large mixing bowl. Pour custard mixture over bread cubes. Gently toss to coat. Let rest 10 minutes.
Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Gently press mixture down into the pan to even it out a bit.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, using oven mits, carefully slide bread pudding rack out and sprinkle the top of the pudding with candied pecan mixture.
Continue baking an additional 5–10 minutes. Until top is lightly golden brown and nuts are crunchy.
Let cool for a few minutes, then cut into 12 individual servings, serve with salted caramel sauce, and sweetened whipped cream.

Notes

Toppings not included in nutritional information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g