Pecan Pie Bread Pudding: The Ultimate Southern Comfort Dessert! 🍞🥧✨


 

If you love pecan pie and bread pudding, this decadent mashup is your new favorite dessert! Buttery brioche soaks in a rich custard infused with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then gets topped with a caramelized pecan pie glaze for the ultimate sweet, sticky, and crunchy treat. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or anytime you crave Southern comfort!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️

✅ All the flavors of pecan pie – In cozy bread pudding form!
✅ Crispy pecans + soft custardy bread – The perfect texture combo.
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Even better the next day.
✅ Great for using stale bread – No waste, all deliciousness.


Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 6 cups (300g) cubed brioche or challah bread (stale works best!)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)

  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed

  • ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup or corn syrup

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • Pinch of salt

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

  • 1 cup (100g) chopped pecans

  • ¼ cup (60ml) butter, melted

  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Serving (Optional):

  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

  • Caramel drizzle



Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳