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Decadent Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding

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A cozy and indulgent bread pudding featuring day-old brioche soaked in a rich custard and topped with a homemade whiskey caramel sauce, served with vanilla bean ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups brioche bread, cubed (day-old or lightly toasted)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (56 g), divided
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 cup whiskey (60 ml)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Vanilla bean ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. Cut brioche into 1-inch cubes and toast on a baking sheet for 10 minutes, tossing halfway, until crisp outside but soft inside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean seeds or extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Place toasted brioche cubes in the buttered baking dish. Pour custard evenly over bread, pressing gently to soak. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Make whiskey caramel sauce: melt 2 tbsp butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and salt, stirring constantly until sugar caramelizes to deep amber (8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and carefully stir in whiskey and remaining 2 tbsp butter until smooth. Set aside.
  6. Drizzle half the caramel sauce over custard-soaked bread. Cover loosely with foil and bake 35 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes until top is golden and custard is set but slightly wobbly in center.
  8. Cool pudding 10 minutes before serving. Warm remaining caramel sauce and drizzle over portions. Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Notes

Use day-old brioche for best texture. Toast bread cubes before soaking to prevent mushiness. Stir caramel constantly and remove from heat as soon as it turns amber to avoid bitterness. Let custard soak into bread before baking. Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream for best contrast. Caramel sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated.

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