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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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