PECAN STICKY BUN BREAD PUDDING

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Introduction
This dessert is the perfect mix between cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, and classic bread pudding. Warm, gooey, nutty, and soaked in caramel sauce, it’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. One spoonful and it melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

For the pudding:

  • 6–7 cups day-old bread or brioche (cubed)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the caramel pecan topping:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecans (whole or chopped)

Optional glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Place bread cubes evenly in the dish. Sprinkle pecans over the bread.
  3. In a bowl, whisk milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Pour mixture slowly over bread. Press gently so all bread absorbs liquid. Rest 15 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and cream over medium heat. Stir until thick and smooth. Add vanilla.
  6. Pour caramel sauce over soaked bread and pecans.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Remove and let rest 10 minutes.
  9. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over top if desired.

Cooking Method
This recipe uses baking and caramelization. The custard base softens the bread while the sugar and butter create a sticky caramel topping. The pecans roast naturally in the oven, adding crunch and aroma.

History
Bread pudding was created to avoid wasting stale bread. Sticky buns come from German baking traditions. This recipe blends both into a modern comfort dessert loved across North America.

Benefits

  • High in energy
  • Rich in protein from eggs
  • Pecans provide healthy fats
  • Comfort food for cold days
  • Can be served breakfast or dessert

Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 420
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 3g

Formation & Texture
Top: golden caramel glaze
Middle: soft creamy bread pudding
Bottom: sticky butter-sugar sauce
Crunch: toasted pecans

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm
  • Add vanilla ice cream
  • Add whipped cream
  • Drizzle extra caramel
  • Best enjoyed fresh from oven

Conclusion (with lovers ❤️)
This Pecan Sticky Bun Bread Pudding is pure comfort and sweetness in every bite. Soft bread, buttery caramel, and crunchy pecans come together in perfect harmony. A recipe made for family, friends, and lovers who enjoy warm desserts straight from the oven.

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