DONUT BREAD PUDDING WITH PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

Donut Bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Kelly Phillips

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

BREAD PUDDING
6 to 8 stale glazed donuts
1 can(s) evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 pinch salt
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 small can of fruit cocktail, pureed
1/2 c raisins (optional)
1 stick butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE
1 1/2 c sugar
1/3 c water
1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c roasted pecan pieces
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut each donut into 6 pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs, add milk,salt,cinnamon, pureed fruit cocktail, vanilla extract and raisins. Pour over donuts, cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. In a 9 X 13 in casserole dish, melt stick of butter. Add bread pudding and cook for 1 hour or until firm.
4. To prepare pecan caramel sauce mix sugar and water in heavy sauce pan to boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat, gradually add heavy whipping cream and pecans. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until thick. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over cool bread pudding.