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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

[heart_this] · Dec 7, 2008 · 44 Comments

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

One of the reasons that I do not make yeast based breads all that often is because most recipes make a lot and it is difficult to finish it before it becomes too stale to eat. I have now found a solution to that problem, use the stale bread to make bread pudding. Bread pudding is basically bread that has been soaked in a custard base and then baked. You can use whatever type of bread that you want and you can add in whatever kinds of flavours that you want. I used the leftover pumpkin dinner rolls as the bread and I went with even more pumpkin flavour along with some spices and dried cranberries. The bread pudding was super easy to make and it was amazing! It was nice and moist and and full of pumpkin flavour. I drenched the pumpkin bread pudding in caramel sauce after it baked and it was oh so good. I can’t wait to make bread pudding again.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Servings: 8
ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger (ground)
  • 5 cups day old bread (cubed)
  • 1 handful dried cranberries
directions
  1. Mix the half and half, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and spices in a bowl.
  2. Mix in the bread and cranberries and pour into a baking dish.
  3. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes.

Bread, Dessert, Food, Pumpkin, Recipe, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Jeena says

    December 7, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    What a great pudding on a cold day.

    Reply
  2. Kalyn says

    December 7, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    I have to say that bread pudding has never really been my thing, but it looks delicious in that photo. The colors are beautiful!

    Reply
  3. VeggieGirl says

    December 7, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    I TOTALLY just baked 2 loaves of pumpkin bread today; although your pumpkin bread PUDDING looks much better 🙂

    Reply
  4. Steph says

    December 7, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    It looks beautiful, especially with all the caramel sauce.

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    December 7, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Yummy! Love the cranberries too.

    Reply
  6. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    December 7, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    So scrumptious! I made a very similar pudding lately and it was awesome!

    cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  7. MaryBeth says

    December 7, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    I simply love a good bread pudding,and as I have stated before I also simply love pumpkin. So this would just be over the top good.

    Reply
  8. Manger La Ville says

    December 7, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    You really know how to reuse ingredients. I am a big fan of bread puddings both sweet and savory. This looks great. It might be cool, to use the leftover pumpkin rolls and try a savory one.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    December 7, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Wow, you must still have quite a bit of pumpkin since the last few posts have involved some sort of pumpkin in the recipe.

    Reply
  10. ttfn300 says

    December 7, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    fabulous idea! i just made some foccacia yesterday, but halved it so it was more reasonable for just me!

    Reply
  11. Pam says

    December 7, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    I love bread pudding. I’ve bookmarked this!

    Reply
  12. Cheryl says

    December 8, 2008 at 12:00 am

    I had a feeling that was coming! I am making bread pudding today as well!

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    December 8, 2008 at 12:05 am

    I’m so glad you have been experimenting with pumpkin. You’ve been coming up with some fantastic recipes!

    Reply
  14. Darius T. Williams says

    December 8, 2008 at 12:16 am

    Hey Kevin – looks great man, really looks great!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. We Are Not Martha says

    December 8, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Oh my God, this looks SOOOOO good. I’m seriously trying to quit pumpkin for the year and you’re making it really, really difficult for me!

    Sues

    Reply
  16. Gloria says

    December 8, 2008 at 1:39 am

    Very nice pudding Kevin, Gloria

    Reply
  17. Mike of Mike's Table says

    December 8, 2008 at 2:55 am

    That is a great use for bread and this is a great twist on a classic dessert. I haven’t had bread pudding in ages–now I have a wicked craving for some.

    Reply
  18. Bunny says

    December 8, 2008 at 3:36 am

    Kevin I’ve got a bit of a seet tooth and I do believe this would satisfy it just fine. Great looking pumpkin bread pudding!

    Reply
  19. Allie says

    December 8, 2008 at 3:49 am

    That looks exquisite! You make me want to pull some of the pumpkin out of the freezer and start playing with it again.

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    December 8, 2008 at 4:59 am

    Oh Kevin. This looks like heaven to me. I could eat way to much of that beautiful bread pudding.

    Reply
  21. Manggy says

    December 8, 2008 at 6:53 am

    If you ask me, that’s a good reason as any to make *extra* bread, hahaha! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2008 at 9:21 am

    Seems like pumpkins are ruling your kitchen for a while..yummy looking and makes me hungry

    Reply
  23. OhioMom says

    December 8, 2008 at 12:10 pm

    Okay .. this is absolutely delicious looking and sounding, bread pudding with cranberries .. YUM!

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    Your recipes always look so amazing. My mouth waters when I visit your page.

    Reply
  25. Maria says

    December 8, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Gorgeous colors! I am sure I would love this bread pudding!

    Reply
  26. Marjie says

    December 8, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    I enjoy bread pudding, although I think my kids might throw it at me.

    Reply
  27. M Ayers says

    December 8, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    This is my first visit to your blog, by way of Noble Pig and I am really hooked. Your wonderful dishes are practical and simple, and your pictures are amazing.

    I am looking forward to trying some of your recipes – starting with the curry honey dijon chicken.

    Thanks alot –

    Monique

    Reply
  28. Hayley says

    December 8, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    My mom loves bread pudding, and this looks like a delicious surprise to bake up for her. It must smell amazing fresh from the oven!

    Thanks Kevin,
    Hayley
    http://www.buffchickpea.com

    Reply
  29. Apples and Butter says

    December 8, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Sounds delicious and I just love the use of the fall flavors. Yum.

    Reply
  30. Elly says

    December 8, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    YUM, Kevin. I adore anything pumpkin and bread pudding, too. I remember starring a pumpkin bread pudding in Peabody’s blog and it looks like I will be starring this one, too.

    Reply
  31. Indigo says

    December 8, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    I love using leftover bread in bread pudding! And the caramel sauce sounds to die for, mmmm.

    Reply
  32. Bren says

    December 8, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    that’s how we make bread pudding: use stale crusty bread. it’s the best and does the job! after all it is “bread” pudding! i enjoyed ur recipe-as always!

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    December 8, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    This looks great! I love bread pudding and pumpkin sounds really delicious.

    Reply
  34. Bridgett says

    December 8, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    What a brilliant idea for pumpkin bread! My husband would love this version of bread pudding as well.

    Reply
  35. Joy the Baker says

    December 8, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    This Pumpkin Bread Pudding looks deliciously rich! It looks like something that I would want to enjoy for breakfast on a chilly weekend morning!

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    this looks delicious. what a great treat to enjoy as the weather is getting progressively colder. i am bookmarking this and planning on making it this weekend!

    Reply
  37. Deborah says

    December 8, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    That looks DELICIOUS!!

    Reply
  38. Mrs Ergül says

    December 9, 2008 at 1:39 am

    I bet this satisfied your pumpkin craving!

    Reply
  39. Patti says

    December 9, 2008 at 4:15 am

    Ohhh, this looks so good! I need to tell my friend about this recipe…I’m sure she’s made almost every pumpkin dessert imaginable this fall/winter, but not pumpkin bread pudding!

    Reply
  40. Jan says

    December 9, 2008 at 7:12 am

    Looks really nice I must say!

    Reply
  41. Jeanne says

    December 9, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    Ooh, I love the flavours in there! I don’t make bread pudding often enough, or with enough adventurous breads 🙂

    Reply
  42. meeso says

    December 9, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    Wow, I had no clue bread pudding could get any better… but you did it!

    Reply
  43. Lisa magicsprinkles says

    December 9, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    slurp!

    Reply
  44. Claudia says

    January 1, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Been looking for a recipe for pumpkin bread oudding since early November and nothing I found sounded right – until I came across this one. Bookmarked for January when am no longer sick of Christmas sweets. Caramel sauce sounds good … looking for a maple-bourbon sauce…

    Reply

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