Bread Pudding with Bourbon: 7 Indulgent Steps to Delight

Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is a rich and comforting dessert.

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside to dry slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread. Gently fold in the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
If desired, fold in the raisins or dried cranberries.
Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Once baked, remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and heated through.
Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over individual servings of bread pudding.

This dessert is best served warm.
You can substitute the bourbon with vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version.