Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tea. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tea. vanilla
  • 1/4 tea. salt
  • 1/4 tea. nutmeg
  • 5 cups cubed day-old French bread
  • WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
  • 8 oz. white baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping ream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add bread cubes; stir to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat white chocolate and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.

serve warm sauce with warm pudding.