Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding

glaze drizzled on top of pumpkin bread pudding in a casserole dish.

5 from 2 votes

Maple pumpkin bread pudding is a warm and cozy indulgence of autumn flavors. This delightful dessert seamlessly blends the rich, earthy notes of pumpkin with the warm, inviting sweetness of maple syrup.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Resting Time20

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Ingredients

1 can Pumpkin puree canned solid pack pumpkin
1½ cup Half and Half
½ cup Milk
½ cup Brown sugar packed
½ cup Maple syrup
5 Eggs
1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon Salt
16 oz Bread cubed challah, French bread, or Italian bread.
½ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
½ cup Maple syrup for glaze after baking

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray the casserole baking dish with non stick spray.
Add the pumpkin puree, half and half, milk, pumpkin pie spice, salt, eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla in an extra large mixing bowl, and mix the custard until fully combined.
1 can Pumpkin puree, 1½ cup Half and Half, ½ cup Milk, ½ cup Brown sugar, ½ cup Maple syrup, 5 Eggs, 1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Cut the bread into large 1" cubes and add to the bowl of custard ingredients.
16 oz Bread
Toss the bread cubes in the custard mixture to ensure they are all coated and let them soak for 10 minutes.
Transfer the soaked bread cubes and any remaining custard to the prepared baking casserole dish and spread out evenly. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm to the touch and center is not soggy.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes to set up before serving. Garnish with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped walnuts.
½ cup Chopped walnuts

Notes

Use fresh challah bread for the best flavor and texture.
Don't overmix the custard; a few gentle strokes are all you need.
If you prefer a smoother texture, use the blender to mix the pumpkin custard mixture.
For a more decadent flavor, use real maple syrup instead of imitation syrup.