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Boozy Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce (2025 Ultimate Guide)

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A decadent, grown-up bread pudding soaked in a whiskey-spiked custard and drenched in warm caramel sauce. Comfort food meets speakeasy vibes.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups day-old brioche, challah, or croissants, cubed (1-inch pieces)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup bourbon or whiskey
  • Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish
  • For the whiskey caramel sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup smooth whiskey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a baking dish.
  2. Toast the bread cubes if using soft bread: spread on a baking sheet and toast at 300°F for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and optional spices.
  4. Slowly warm the cream/milk before whisking into eggs to avoid scrambling (temper the eggs).
  5. Add whiskey last. Stir to combine.
  6. Add bread cubes into the custard. Let soak for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Use a spatula to press down lightly and even the top.
  8. Place the dish in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and just set in the center (center should jiggle slightly).
  10. While it bakes, make the sauce: In a heavy-bottom pan, melt sugar over medium heat without stirring, swirling pan occasionally.
  11. Once amber, add butter (it will bubble), then whisk in warm cream slowly. Remove from heat and stir in whiskey and a pinch of salt.
  12. Let pudding rest for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with warm whiskey caramel sauce.

Notes

Use rich, sturdy bread like brioche or challah for best texture. Toast soft bread to avoid sogginess. For less booze, use 1/4 cup whiskey. For a bold kick, go with 1/3 cup.

  • Author: Mark
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg

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