Description
A comforting Irish Bread Pudding infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and Irish whiskey, baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich Irish whiskey sauce and whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and festivities.
Ingredients
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Irish Bread Pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
- 6 cups day old French bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup raisins plus some for topping
- 1 can whipped cream spray
Irish Whiskey Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your ramekins by spraying them with cooking spray. Place the ramekins on a cookie sheet for easy handling.
- Prepare the bread cubes: Using a bread knife, cut the day-old French bread into 1 inch cubes and set them aside in a large bowl.
- Melt milk and butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the milk and unsalted butter together until combined and warm.
- Mix eggs and spices: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Irish whiskey, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
- Combine wet ingredients with bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir to coat evenly. Then add the warm milk and butter mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Add raisins: Stir in 1/2 cup of raisins into the bread mixture.
- Fill ramekins: Divide the bread pudding mixture equally between the prepared ramekins.
- Bake the pudding: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the pudding is set.
- Cool the pudding: Allow the bread pudding to cool completely; it will sink slightly, which is normal.
- Prepare whiskey sauce: While the pudding cools but is still warm, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, Irish whiskey, and heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm whiskey sauce over the bread pudding, top with additional raisins and a generous spray of whipped cream, then serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture; fresh bread may become too mushy.
- If unavailable, substitute Irish whiskey with another light whiskey for a similar flavor.
- Raisins can be soaked in warm water or whiskey beforehand for plumper texture and enhanced taste.
- Use metal or ceramic ramekins for even baking.
- Whipped cream spray can be swapped with freshly whipped cream for a richer topping.
- Make sure not to overbake to avoid a dry pudding; it should be moist and custardy inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
