Maple Walnut Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

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Comforting bread pudding infused with maple syrup and crunchy walnuts, served warm with a rich bourbon cream sauce. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers day-old brioche bread, whole milk, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Spread 6 cups cubed day-old brioche bread evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle 1 cup chopped walnuts over the top.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing gently to soak; let sit 15 minutes to absorb.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter over the top.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, make the bourbon sauce by combining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup bourbon, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Serve warm bread pudding with bourbon sauce drizzled on top and a sprinkle of 1 tbsp powdered sugar for garnish.

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