We were lucky to get this served to us on a trip we took to Arizona, one bite and we were hooked, we just couldn't get enough of this delicious pumpkin bread pudding it was so delicious.
It tastes just like pumpkin pie but in bread pudding form. It’s rich and creamy and delicious in every way.
We loved Arizona and actually got to eat many Southwestern foods we weren't accustomed to and everything new we tried was fantastic but this dessert stood in our mind and I couldn't wait it get their recipe to try it.
Luckily I was able to recreate the recipe from the ingredients almost perfectly to what we remember and this pumpkin bread pudding is almost spot on with a drizzle of caramel rum sauce on top.
As a bonus recipe, I also included a Ceviche Recipe we fell in love with, it's a delicious shrimp-style vegetable salad, that's so refreshing and bursting with flavor, I have also included it below.
Did I mention this is a perfect almost tastes like a Pumpkin Baked French Toast Casserole and perfect for a Thanksgiving breakfast treat?
Scroll down to our printable recipe card to give this one a try.
Fall Flavors
If you're looking for a great dessert to kick off fall this is it!
This is the perfect comfort food all winter long and so addicting, you will keep coming back for more.
The delicious taste of pumpkin bread pudding with spices in this creamy mixture will make even a person not fond of pumpkin love this dessert.
It's the perfect ending to a Southwestern-style meal!
Ingredients You Will Need
- half and half
- white and brown sugar
- cinnamon, gingers, nutmeg
- bread
- eggs
- vanilla
- pumpkin puree
Great Vacation Spot
We stayed in Scottsdale and it was an incredible time.
Beautiful scenery and fantastic restaurants, scenic jeep rides, hiking so much to explore, and a wonderful experience.
We were lucky enough to be able to spend time with my cousin Lorraine and her family she made a fantastic spread of food fit for a King and that's where I was introduced to ceviche and couldn't wait to make it at home.
Arizona was a wonderful place to visit Scottsdale is a desert city in Arizona east of state capital Phoenix.
It's known for its spa resorts and golf courses, including TPC Scottsdale.
Farther north trails wind through McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a desert-scape of hills to admire, and many beautiful rock formations along with cacti.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Pie
Homemade Apple Cider
Tips
- Best to use day-old bread
- this casserole can be made the day before and baked it the next day
- add pumpkin pie spice if you don't have all the ones listed
- pumpkin canned puree or fresh is a must, do not use pie fillings
- use heavy cream in place of half and half
- add mini chocolate chips on top for a garnish after the caramel drizzle
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Thanksgiving Breakfast or Dessert
If you were looking to wow guests for a breakfast treat or served as a dessert for Thanksgiving, this smooth and creamy, golden-orange bread pudding always gets rave reviews from all of our taste testers through the years.
Save the warm caramel rum drizzle for a dessert-style bread pudding and just serve the almost french toast tasting casserole for a wonderful Holiday breakfast.
Perfect for any weekend dinner party for something different that guests will rave about and ask for this recipe every time so print it off below and have it ready.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Yield: 10
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 10 M
This is a delicious dessert we had on a wonderful vacation called Pumpkin Bread Pudding that I recreated
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated white
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound (16 ounce loaf) of egg bread, french bread or other crusty bread cut into 1-inch cubes
Instructions
- Grease a 13 x9 baking pan with butter.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in half and half, milk, pumpkin, and vanilla.
- Add the cut-up bread cubes to another large mixing bowl.
- Add the half and half over the bread cubes and mix to combine.
- Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until set, about 45 - 50 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes then cut and serve caramel rum sauce or freshly whipped cream.
- Caramel Rum sauce:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup rum
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Turn burner to medium-low and let the sauce bubble for 3-4 minutes. Serve warm drizzled over the bread pudding.
- Caramel Rum Sauce 2:
- Easy Version:
- Unwrap 15 caramels and place them in a glass measuring cup. Add 2 tablespoons of rum and 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk. Microwave 2 minutes stir and pour over the bread
Don't Forget to Try Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
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