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Boozy Bread Pudding

November 22, 2013 1,310 Comments

Boozy Bread Pudding Served with Sugared Cranberries for a PIN

This is a simple but delicious dish; bread pudding from The Pioneer Woman’s cookbook is combined with a boozy syrup and it’s fit for a holiday breakfast!

Boozy Bread Pudding

OK, so maybe this is not really a cocktail for Friday Cocktails but the term boozy is not to be taken lightly. The contribution that bourbon makes to this dish is heady stuff and just a perfect grownup dessert during the upcoming holidays. No matter which ones you celebrate shouldn’t they all simply be called ‘The Holidays of Indulgence?’ This Boozy Bread Pudding works beautifully in that realm!

I have to be honest, there are days when it feels like cookbooks are taking over. Most of mine are in storage until my new home is completed in a few weeks but the number that I have received in the past several months would outfit a nice library; so I’m careful about what I agree to take a peek at. Still, it was a ‘no brainer’ when asked if I would like a copy of a new book just in time for the holidays; The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays by Ree Drummond.

I have this strange affinity with Ree that she doesn’t even know about. When my children were young and we lived in our home on an acre of property in Raleigh, NC, everyone around affectionately referred to ME as ‘the pioneer woman.’ I chopped wood for our wood stove, made all of my own clothes, planted a huge garden and filled the larder with canned and frozen foods each summer and handmade each and every Christmas gift I gave to friends and family. We even built our own garage; although I don’t think true pioneers had garages right?

The Pioneer Woman Cooks - A Year of HolidaysThis is a beautiful book and it’s not just filled with photos of food. Ree is present with you in each and every recipe; her voice is what brings each story alive while she also shares photos of her ranch, her family and the ones I get such a huge kick out of…her dogs. I love how it is separated into chapters that detail recipes for specific holidays starting with New Years Day and finishing the year with recipes for New Years Eve…and everything in between!

The one recipe I got such a kick out of? Rum Cake. MY rum cake. Or at least one of those old recipes that I still have on a card in a binder I got when I was married. Personally shared so many times between friends that it’s traveled all over the globe I’m sure but I know it’s one of the best. Make it; you’ll see. I’ve sometimes thought I should re-configure that recipe so it’s made from all scratch ingredients instead of using a cake mix but you know who stops me? My friends…they LOVE the occasional quick prep of something so amazing. And there I go again…another boozy dessert I LOVE!

If you’re a fan of Ree’s already you’ll know to expect the helpful step-by-step photos that are evident in her other books and on her website. I admit I was sort of wishing for a synopsis of just the recipe steps without the photos but I heard loud and clear from people around me that I’m in the minority.

Both my grown daughters and friends who do not cook like I have for a bazillion years LOVED that feature. It was interesting and useful to get feedback from others so I have to heartily endorse that effort which is, in their words, SO helpful.

Boozy Bread Pudding

This bread pudding? Seriously out of this world. I made it for some friends and I heard more than one (all of them) say, ‘I think I’ll have just one more bite.’ until it was ALL gone. Ree calls for rum in her recipe but suggests that bourbon could also be used and that’s what was calling my name. I used Belle Meade Bourbon because it has such an appealing caramel nose and was the perfect compliment to the flavors in this dish. I also served it with sugared cranberries; they are not just for decoration…they are fun to eat and offered a nice tart accompaniment to this sweet dessert. Oh my YUM indeed!

Boozy Bread Pudding

These are the recipes of hearth and home; not one will set you scurrying to the market in search of exotic goods. Some basic recipes and techniques are included that would appeal more to newer cooks but I found several dishes, including this one today, that while easy to prepare was just perfect. Yes, I saw Boozy and I sort of knew it had my name written all over it. From pioneer woman to booze queen, that’s me! I’m grateful that Ree decided to share this book with me and lucky that I was in turn able to share this fabulous recipe with you…it is truly fantastic!

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Boozy Bread Pudding Served with Sugared Cranberries for a PIN

Yield: 8-10 Servings

Boozy Bread Pudding

Boozy Bread Pudding Served with Sugared Cranberries for a PIN
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 1 loaf crusty Italian bread or other Artisanal loaf (I had a loaf of bread with sesame seeds and it was perfect)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup (one-half stick) butter, melted plus additional for the pan
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (original recipe called for rum but I used Belle Meade Bourbon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Generously butter a baking dish.
  3. Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes; you should have 8-10 cups of bread cubes.
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, half and half and vanilla.
  5. Add the sugar and whisk to combine.
  6. Add the melted butter and whisk it into the egg mixture.
  7. Put the cubed bread into your buttered baking dish and pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes.
  8. Sprinkle the pecans over the top and bake in the oven for 1 hour until a nice golden brown.

For the Boozy Sauce:

  1. While the bread pudding is baking, make the sauce by combining the butter, sugar, heavy cream and bourbon in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a boil; turn down to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Drizzle some of the sauce over the bread pudding when it first comes out of the oven and serve the rest in a small pitcher to drizzle over individual slices.
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Comments

  1. Marlys says

    February 10, 2014 at 12:50 am

    Oh my! I love your site. Will certainly try this one at home. Hubby Michael passed this on to me. I'm always on the look out for recipes!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 12, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks Marlys...welcome and hope to see you around! Barb
      Reply
  2. steph@stephsbitebybite says

    December 2, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Bread pudding is one of my favorite!! And when there's booze added, even better!
    Reply
  3. Marissa says

    November 30, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Pinned on Pinterest.
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    November 30, 2013 at 8:30 pm

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    November 30, 2013 at 8:05 pm

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    November 30, 2013 at 7:59 pm

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  7. Marissa says

    November 30, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    I love the pie!
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