This Bourbon Bread Pudding makes an impressive dessert! It is topped with a creamy bourbon sauce and is easy to make!
Place your bets folks! The Kentucky Derby is in a few days and we're celebrating with a Bourbon Bread Pudding with a Bourbon Cream Sauce! This dessert is sure to be a winner in the Run for the Roses and how appropriate we are making our recipe with Four Roses Bourbon! I received a bottle to either make a traditional recipe (i.e., Mint Julep, etc.) or come up with my own creation. Since I like to tinker in the kitchen, I decided to try a dessert and came up with a bread pudding. I'm glad I did as this recipe shows, places and most definitely wins!
So yes, one of the perks of being a food (and drink) blogger is getting products to sample, create a recipe and give an honest review of the product. I've only had bourbon a few times in mixed drinks - never straight - so I needed to call in the DIY Guy to taste test. He was happy to oblige and after a sample, he gave me a detailed description saying it was smooth, mellow and not "too bitey"
So with that review, I had to give it a try and while I'm not a straight shooter, I thought it definitely was something I could have on occasion maybe with a bit of ice. One of our really good friends is a bourbon guy so we'll be serving this next time they come over.
Now onto to the derby! Don't you just love all the women get all glam'ed out with their fancy hats? They look so fun and I'm sure each person tries to outdo the the other. It's such a great tradition - would love to see everyone strutting their stuff!
Oh and you m-i-g-h-t have some sauce leftover. If so, a bit of this goes perfectly in a cup of coffee or drizzle on some pancakes. YUM!Well folks do we have a winner or what? I'm betting you will love this dessert - as the "greatest two minutes in sports, eating!"
This bourbon pudding is easy to make and perfect for your derby party!
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Bourbon Bread Pudding
You will love this tasty Bourbon Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 8 oz french bread cut into 1" cubes
- ½ cup raisins (dark or golden)
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup cream
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350
- Place bread in a single layer on baking sheet and toast for 6 minutes then remove from oven
- In a small saucepan add the raisins and bourbon; simmer until the raisins plump and absorb the bourbon
- In a medium bowl combine the eggs, ½ cup heavy cream 1 ½ cups milk, brown sugar, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and then add in bread and raisins.
- Mix until bread absorbs liquid then place a piece of plastic wrap pressed on top and let set for 15 minutes on counter
- Meanwhile butter (4) 8 oz ramekins and when mixture is ready, divide between the cups. Place in a low baking dish and add water to come up half way on cups
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean
- While baking, make your sauce by combining 1 cup heavy cream, butter and 4 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to simmer and cook for 15 minutes until is is slightly thickened (note - this sauce does not get thick) Stir about every 2 minutes being careful that you aren't boiling the sauce - just gently simmer.
- Add in the 3 tablespoons of bourbon
- At this point I put the sauce in the refrigerated until needed. This sauce does not need to be hot - room temperature or cold is fine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 832Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 487mgCarbohydrates: 89gFiber: 2gSugar: 58gProtein: 17g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Kacey Joanette says
I want this so bad right now! Bourbon in the sauce is just perfection, but everything tied together is even better!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
It is really good! I need to make it again!
Krista says
I am going to head to the store now and pick up the ingredients to make this now!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Enjoy Krista!
Back for Seconds says
I love bread pudding with rum - I know I would love this!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
I bet you would Stephanie!
Michelle Nahom says
I love bread pudding...it's definitely one of my favorite desserts! This one sounds divine!
Deseree Kazda says
What a gorgeous bread pudding! That pour shot is awesome!
Carrie R says
That bourbon cream sauce! I could eat that up by the spoonful- yum. 😉
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This bread pudding looks fantastic!
Ginger Wroot says
Holy yumtown! I absolutely can't wait to try this--I have some honey flavored bourbon that I think will be perfect for this recipe. Pinned, for sure!
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Leigh @ Don't Sweat The Recipe says
This sounds fantastic! Can't wait to try it!
Theresa says
Sounds amazing.Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.
Elsie Hibbler says
Can any other bread be used
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Yes but do not use regular white bread.... it will get too soggy. A denser bread works best.
Claire says
We had this for NYE— and everyone was saying how delish it was! Thank you for sharing!
Deb Attinella says
I'm so glad it was enjoyed!