new orleans bread pudding

(29 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Linda Elmenhorst
Drumright, OK

Delicious! Like a warm hug!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This bread pudding is perfectly light and fluffy while still remaining warm and hearty. The bourbon sauce is just right - far from overpowering - so don't be deterred! Have a second helping for me.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(29 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For new orleans bread pudding

  • 1
    loaf french bread
  • 1 qt
    milk
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • BOURBON SAUCE
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 3 Tbsp
    bourbon whiskey

How To Make new orleans bread pudding

  • 1
    Tear bread in pieces and soak in milk at least one hour. Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla. Add to bread mixture. Stir in raisins.
  • 2
    Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in oblong baking dish. Pour pudding into dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool then cut into serving cubes and place in bowls. Top with Bourbon Sauce.
  • 3
    Bourbon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix 1 Cup Sugar, 1 Stick Butter, 1 egg beaten and 3 Tablespoons Bourbon. Cook on low heat until sugar has dissolved stirring constantly.
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