Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
1. Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Soak the Bread
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add bread cubes, pressing down to soak. Let sit 15 mins.
3. Bake the Pudding
Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
Bake for 30 mins until set but slightly jiggly.
4. Add the Pecan Topping
Mix pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Spread over the pudding and bake 10-15 mins more until bubbly.
5. Cool & Serve!
Let rest 10 mins, then drizzle with caramel and serve warm.
Pro Tips for the Best Bread Pudding 🔥
✔ Use day-old bread – Fresh bread turns mushy.
✔ Toast pecans first – For deeper flavor.
✔ Make it ahead – Assemble the night before, bake in the morning.
✔ Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 3 days (reheat with a splash of milk).
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
✨ With vanilla ice cream – The melty contrast is heavenly!
✨ For brunch – Pair with coffee or spiked cider.
✨ As a holiday dessert – Even better than classic pecan pie.
Final Verdict: Comfort Food Magic!
This Pecan Pie Bread Pudding is warm, gooey, and packed with nostalgia—a dessert that feels like a hug in every bite.
Make it this weekend and watch it disappear! 😍
