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Homemade maple pecan bread pudding recipe in a rustic white baking dish on a white kitchen counter, topped with golden toasted pecans.

Maple Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe

A warm and comforting Maple Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe made with day-old bread, real maple syrup, and toasted pecans — the ultimate holiday dessert!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Soaking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish Ceramic or glass preferred
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For custard
  • 1 Whisk To blend custard smoothly
  • 1 Bread knife For cubing bread
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons For accuracy
  • 1 Skillet To toast pecans
  • 1 Aluminum foil For covering during baking

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Day-old French bread Cubed; brioche or challah also work
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 cups Whole milk Custard base
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Adds richness
  • ¾ cup Maple syrup Pure, Grade A dark amber
  • ½ cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 1 cup Pecans Toasted, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated if possible
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 4 tablespoon Butter Melted
  • Extra pecans For garnish (optional)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Optional topping
  • Maple syrup Extra for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13 inch dish.
  • Cube bread into 1-inch pieces, spread in dish.
  • Toast pecans in skillet 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle pecans over bread, reserve some for topping.
  • Whisk eggs in large bowl.
  • Add milk, cream, maple syrup, brown sugar; whisk smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.
  • Whisk in melted butter.
  • Pour custard over bread and pecans.
  • Press bread gently to soak. Rest 15–20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle reserved pecans on top.
  • Cover with foil, bake 35 minutes.
  • Remove foil, bake 15–20 more minutes until golden.
  • Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg