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Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: CHERRY195

"This is the best bread pudding I've ever eaten! My husband wants me to make it every weekend for Sunday brunch."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
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  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whiskey

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together eggs, butter, vanilla and milk. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and mix thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Place bread cubes in bottom of prepared pan. Pour liquid over bread, fully saturating all bread. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until golden. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, cream and whiskey in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is gently boiling. Pour sauce over baked bread pudding and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by DELIA123
I DID THIS RECIPE AND IT IS GREAT, BUT I BELEVIE THAT IF YOU ADD A LITTLE CINNAMON AND I CUP... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2003 by SMPOTHAST
Delicious! Wow! We served this for dessert on St. Paddy's Day and it was incredible! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2005 by SLAIMBEER
This is an excellent recipe. My daughter asked for seconds, and my husband can't wait to have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2005 by ALAMEDAKID
This tasted wonderful however I agree with 2 other reviewers about there not being enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by AMAY JOULIAN
I added a little personal touch to the bread pudding by adding some peaches and pumpkin pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2003 by ERINMFRAZIER
This was wonderful! I had never made bread pudding before, so I was a bit nervous. But I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by JGODFREY
I just made this recipe last night and was not totally impressed. I would double the egg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2002 by AZF
This came out a little too soggy. May have been my error, I was trying to half the recipe. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by UKAMIKANASI
Made it for St. Patrick's Day-- the O'Rourke family aproves! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by NANLU
I thought this was absolutely fabulous but I added raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg to the recipe.... MORE