BOURBON BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING

Bourbon Brioche Bread Pudding image

My husband wasn't a fan of bread pudding until I had him try a bite of mine from a local restaurant. I replicated it with some added bourbon, walnuts and a different type of bread. It's a keeper! -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup bourbon, divided
1/2 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups brioche bread, toasted
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
4 large eggs
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar and whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Pour 1/4 cup bourbon over raisins in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Place bread in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with walnuts, raisins and soaking liquid., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, salt and remaining bourbon until blended. Pour over bread; let stand until bread is softened ,about 15 minutes. , Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, serve with confectioners' sugar and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.