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A square slice of pumpkin bread pudding topped with whipped cream on a small plate.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Cubed bread is soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard and baked until golden for a comforting and easy fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups day-old bread cut into 1-inch cubes, about 1 lb / 450g
  • 1 can pumpkin purée (425g) 15-ounce
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half 480 ml
  • 1 cup whole milk 240 ml
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 75g
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
  • Spread the bread cubes in an even layer in the prepared dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Add the pumpkin purée, half-and-half, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the pumpkin custard evenly over the bread cubes. Use a spoon to gently press the bread down, ensuring it is all coated in the liquid.
  • Let the dish stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. This allows the bread to soak up the custard.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. The pudding is done when the center is set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
  • For safety, ensure the internal temperature of the custard reaches at least 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven and let the bread pudding cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For food safety, egg-based custards must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
You can assemble the bread pudding up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed. You may need to add 5-10 minutes to the baking time since it's starting from cold.
For added texture, you can mix 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or raisins in with the bread cubes.
The 30-minute soaking time is not included in the total time calculation.
Keyword baking, bread pudding, fall dessert, pumpkin, pumpkin bread pudding