Drunken Bourbon Bread Pudding

This is the best bread pudding you will ever eat, I know it is the best that I have ever had. This is an old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce that has won the hearts of millions of people. I recall wondering how people could love pudding that was made by using bread. I know I was wrong, but sadly mistaken.

This is amazing! It is a simple dish, made with bread that has gotten stale. What better way of not wasting money?

The flavor of this bread is phenomenal. With just a few spices to boost it, you really do not need much to flavor something so spectacular.

Bread Pudding, a classic dish, was likely made when money was hard to get, which meant that desserts were made by using items that were available.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This recipe does call for using a loaf of French bread, however, if you have bread that is going stale at your place, cut it up and use it. 
• The raisins add extra sweetness to the pudding.
• Topped with a simple syrup brings it all together and makes it amazing!
• This quick drunken bourbon bread pudding recipe is so impressive – take it with you and impress those you’re visiting

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

If you want to update the best drunken bourbon bread pudding recipe, there are a few ways you can do so. For one, switch out the vanilla extract for almond for a very different profile.

You can also use other types of raisins if you have something else on hand. You can replace them, too, with dried fruits, including cranberries.

You can skip the bourbon if you don’t want to add it. Consider trying other flavors that fit your needs a bit better.

Ingredients:

• French bread
• Milk
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Golden raisins
• Cinnamon

For the sauce:

• Butter unsalted
• Granulated sugar
• Egg beaten
• Bourbon

How to make Drunken Bourbon Bread Pudding:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9×9 baking dish well.

Step 2. Tear the French bread into pieces and layer it in the baking dish.

Step 3. Pour the milk over the bread, and allow it to sit for an hour.

Step 4. Whisk together the egg, vanilla, and sugar.

Adding sugar.

Adding vanilla.

Step 5. Stir the cinnamon and raisins into the egg mixture, and pour it over the bread in the baking dish. Stir slightly to combine.

Adding cinnamon and raisin.

Pour the mixture over the bread.

Spread evenly.

Step 6. Bake for 1 hour.

Step 7. Let the bread pudding cool.

Step 8. Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan over low heat on the stove. Continue to cook the sauce mixture until the sugar is completely melted.

Step 9. Slice the bread pudding, cover in sauce, and serve.

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Tips for Success

This easy drunken bourbon bread pudding for beginners can be even easier if you prep the ingredients ahead of time and then toss them together right before you’re ready to serve it up.

Don’t rush the process. This really is a simple drunken bourbon bread pudding meal, with a few additions, but you cannot rush the bread soak. It will create dry areas and soggy spots.

Cook it slow and low on the stove. It’s still a quick drunken bourbon bread pudding recipe, but don’t try to heat the ingredients too quickly. Doing so can cause you to scald the milk and create a burnt flavor.

Storage and Reheating

How should I store the Bread Pudding?

When the pudding is completely cooled, it can be placed into an airtight container. You can store the container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. It is best to store the syrup topping separately from the bread pudding.

Can this Bread Pudding be placed in the freezer?

Place the bread pudding into an airtight container. Store the syrup separately from the pudding. You can store the bread pudding in the freezer for 3 months.

Can this Bourbon Bread Pudding be reheated?

Certainly! The easiest way to reheat is to place a serving into a bowl and reheat it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

To make this a simple drunken bourbon bread pudding meal, you’ll want to serve it up as a breakfast with eggs and fruit on the side. You can also serve it as a dessert. In that case, pair it with some ice cream if you’re really looking for a way to elevate it. It can work as a side to just about any other dish, especially a hearty meal.

FAQs

What is Bread Pudding?

It truly is a pudding made with bread. There are, of course, other ingredients: eggs, milk, cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla with a small amount of sugar. The bread is broken up, and an egg mixture is made and poured over the bread. You let it soak for a few minutes and then bake it.

Is this a family friendly drunken bourbon bread pudding?

It can be as long as you allow the alcohol to burn off. If you want to make it even more kid-friendly, you may want to add a maple syrup instead of the bourbon or a mixture of cinnamon and milk.

Is there a healthy drunken bourbon bread pudding version?

To make this a bit healthier, you’ll want to choose a lower carb bread to use. You can add some fruit on the side to help bring in some nutrition.

Notes

This is one of the best drunken bourbon bread pudding recipe options out there, but make it your own. Add in some fruit you like, or serve it up the way you like.

When it comes to other homemade drunken bourbon bread pudding ideas, there are plenty of options out there. Try our orange-almond bread pudding for something that’s rich and vibrant. You can also check out the run raisin pumpkin bread pudding if you want a different flavor profile that’s nearly as good.