Description
This Easy Peach Bread Pudding is a delightful dessert combining tender bread soaked in a sweet, creamy mixture with fresh peaches and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection. Topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with a rich homemade caramel sauce, it’s a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding:
- 8 cups bread, cubed
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the 3 eggs, then add the melted butter, vanilla yogurt, and milk. Slowly stir in 2 cups of sugar until dissolved.
- Add bread and peaches: Fold the diced fresh peaches and cubed bread into the egg mixture, mixing well to combine.
- Soak the bread: Let the mixture soak for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid fully.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for sprinkling.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top. Cover loosely with buttered foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add pecans and continue baking: Remove the foil, sprinkle chopped pecans on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Make caramel sauce: While the bread pudding bakes, combine butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil.
- Simmer sauce: Reduce heat to low and simmer the caramel sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens to a rich consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over individual servings of bread pudding and top with vanilla ice cream for a decadent finish.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better absorption and texture.
- You can substitute fresh peaches with frozen, just thaw and drain excess moisture before using.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding.
- Vanilla ice cream enhances the dessert but is optional.
- Ensure the caramel sauce is thickened but still pourable for best presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
