PEACH BREAD PUDDING WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT SAUCE

PEACH BREAD PUDDING WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT SAUCE image

Provided by Kathleen Kulinski

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pkg 12 oz each, hawaiian king rolls, cubed
2 c heavy cream
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp butter, melted
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 can(s) 15 oz each, sliced peaches, cubed
1 c pecans, chopped
SOUTHERN COMFORT SAUCE
1 stick butter
1 c heavy cream
1 c sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/3 c southern comfort

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter a 9x13" baking dish.
2. Add bread cubes to a large bowl.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk 1.5 cups cream, 2 cups milk, 1 cup sugar 4 tbsp melted butter, 4 eggs and vanilla.
4. Add cream mixture and diced peaches to bread cubes and toss to combine.
5. Pour mixture into the greased dish. Let sit for 15 minutes.
6. Drizzle the bread mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup cream.
7. Sprinkle pecans on top then the remaining 2 Tbsp of sugar.
8. Bake until the center is set - about 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold with Southern Comfort Sauce &/0r whipped cream.
9. To make the sauce, first melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
10. In a small bowl, mix cream, sugar and yolks - whisk together.
11. Add creamed mixture to butter - cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly -reduce heat and cook for 4 more minutes.
12. Remove from heat and add Southern Comfort (it would also be good with Amaretto or Rum) - serve sauce warm or cold over bread pudding, stirring well before serving.