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Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding, a rich and creamy dessert that reimagines traditional pumpkin pie. Featuring the comforting essence of pumpkin puree and torn bread, this dish is a perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast or any festive occasion. Topped with a luscious praline sauce and served warm, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a sweet and crunchy contrast to its velvety texture. Easy to prepare and appealing to all palates, this dessert will surely become a beloved staple at your gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound loaf day-old bread (French, Italian, or Challah)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for the praline sauce)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for the praline sauce)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for the praline sauce)
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans (for the praline sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  2. Tear bread into small pieces and place them in the baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, half-and-half, pumpkin puree, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  5. Bake for approximately one hour or until set in the center.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the praline sauce by melting butter with heavy cream and brown sugar in a saucepan until boiling; add toasted pecans and simmer until thickened.
  7. Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving with warm praline sauce drizzled on top.

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