PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL RUM SAUCE

Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Caramel Rum Sauce image

Provided by Sondra Beth

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (unsweetened)
2 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups day-old brioche bread or 5 cups French bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dark rum

Steps:

TO MAKE THE BREAD PUDDING:.
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, eggs, half and half, brown sugar, spices, salt and vanilla. Stir in bread cubes and let stand 15 minutes.
Pour bread misture into a greased 8x8-inch square glass baking dish and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, or until custard is set.
TO MAKE THE CARAMEL RUM SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn burner to medium low and let sauce bubble for 3-4 minutes. Serve warm drizzled over the bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 153.3, Sodium 279.6, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 63, Protein 4.6