Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce and Creme
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf white bread (French loaf) cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 6 eggs beaten
- 3 cups milk or half and half
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chopped Pecans
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a large cookie sheet (with sides). Toss the bread cubes with melted butter and arrange on the cookie sheet.
Combine eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, ¾ cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the bread cubes and top with pecan pieces and remaining brown sugar. Sprinkle the top with a little nutmeg and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
Ingredients (Praline topping):
- 1 C Brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ c butter
- 1 C Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Take first three ingredients, bring to a very low boil for about 3 minutes, take off heat, add sugar and vanilla – pour warm onto the Bread Pudding servings on the plate.
Presentation:
Let bread pudding cool slightly and cut out in rounds or squares. Top with Praline Topping, Serve whipped crème to the side….garnish with sage leaves, toasted or fresh.
