{"id":10570,"date":"2026-02-11T01:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=10570"},"modified":"2026-02-11T01:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:13:52","slug":"pecan-sticky-bun-bread-pudding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/02\/11\/pecan-sticky-bun-bread-pudding\/","title":{"rendered":"PECAN STICKY BUN BREAD PUDDING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e760cc13-845c-49b4-9a29-60ef181864f6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e760cc13-845c-49b4-9a29-60ef181864f6.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e760cc13-845c-49b4-9a29-60ef181864f6-300x298.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e760cc13-845c-49b4-9a29-60ef181864f6-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e760cc13-845c-49b4-9a29-60ef181864f6-768x764.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><br>This dessert is the perfect mix between cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, and classic bread pudding. Warm, gooey, nutty, and soaked in caramel sauce, it\u2019s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. One spoonful and it melts in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the pudding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6\u20137 cups day-old bread or brioche (cubed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp melted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc tsp nutmeg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the caramel pecan topping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd cups pecans (whole or chopped)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional glaze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20133 tbsp milk or cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F). Grease a baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place bread cubes evenly in the dish. Sprinkle pecans over the bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a bowl, whisk milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour mixture slowly over bread. Press gently so all bread absorbs liquid. Rest 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and cream over medium heat. Stir until thick and smooth. Add vanilla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour caramel sauce over soaked bread and pecans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake uncovered for 35\u201340 minutes until golden and bubbling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove and let rest 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over top if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cooking Method<\/strong><br>This recipe uses <strong>baking and caramelization<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>History<\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High in energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rich in protein from eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecans provide healthy fats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort food for cold days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be served breakfast or dessert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutrition (approx per serving)<\/strong><br>Calories: 420<br>Protein: 7g<br>Carbs: 45g<br>Fat: 24g<br>Fiber: 3g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formation &amp; Texture<\/strong><br>Top: golden caramel glaze<br>Middle: soft creamy bread pudding<br>Bottom: sticky butter-sugar sauce<br>Crunch: toasted pecans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve warm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add whipped cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drizzle extra caramel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best enjoyed fresh from oven<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion (with lovers \u2764\ufe0f)<\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IntroductionThis dessert is the perfect mix between cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, and classic bread pudding. Warm, gooey, nutty, and soaked in caramel sauce, it\u2019s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. One spoonful and it melts in your mouth. Ingredients For the pudding: For the caramel pecan topping: Optional glaze: Instructions Cooking MethodThis recipe uses baking &#8230; <a title=\"PECAN STICKY BUN BREAD PUDDING\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/02\/11\/pecan-sticky-bun-bread-pudding\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about PECAN STICKY BUN BREAD PUDDING\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10570"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10572,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10570\/revisions\/10572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}