Pumpkin Bread Pudding + Video

This Pumpkin Bread Pudding is all the things you love about fall wrapped up into one delectable dessert! It's ooey, gooey, pumpkin-y and so very delicious!

What Makes This Pumpkin Bread Pudding So Good?

What does fall smell like to you? Every time I bake something that includes pumpkin spice, I think fall. This Pumpkin Bread Pudding will make your house smell just like fall in all the best ways.

In addition to the warm, spicy smells, you are going to love the way this tastes. It's rich and flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet. The rich pumpkin spice blend makes this one of the best pumpkin dishes you're going to make this fall - and bonus, it's all done in your Instant Pot.

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Ingredients Needed

For The Bread Pudding

• Eggs
• Heavy Cream
• Unsalted Butter
• canned pumpkin puree
• Half and Half
• Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
• Kosher Salt
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Bread

For the sauce

• Heavy Cream
• pure maple syrup
• Unsalted Butter
• vanilla extract
• Bourbon, (optional)

How To Make Pumpkin Bread Pudding

For The Bread Pudding

Step 1. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, butter, half and half, pumpkin, milk, sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.

Step 2: Add bread cubes and toss gently until everything is thoroughly combined and the bread has soaked through. 

Step 3: Transfer mixture to a well-greased 6-inch x 3 inch round pan. Pat it flat with the edge of a silicone spatula.

Step 4: Place 1.5 cups of water in the inner liner of your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Place a steamer rack on top of this.

Step 5: Cover the bread pudding pan with foil and place the covered pan on the rack. For best results, use an aluminum or stainless steel pan. If you are using glass or Corningware, you may need to increase cook times.

Step 6: Close the lid and set the Instant Pot on High Pressure for 40 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to rest for 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, release all remaining pressure.

Step 7: Check the custard for doneness. If it's still not set in the middle, cook under pressure for another 5 minutes.

Step 8: Let bread pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving with warm Maple-Cream Sauce.

For The Sauce (Not Shown In The Video)

1. In a small saucepan, heat maple syrup and butter over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
2. Stir in heavy cream and simmer, stirring often, until the sauce has thickene. This takes about 15 minutes.

Tips And Tricks For Making Pumpkin Bread Pudding

• If you don't own an Instant Pot you can also bake this in a regular oven at 375F for 30 minutes, or until custard is set in the middle.
• If you'd rather make it in the air fryer, check out my Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding recipe!
• Drizzle the sauce on warm for best results.
• To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free bread.

How To Serve This Bread Pudding

Honestly, you don't need much more than the perfectly balanced sweetness of the maple-cream sauce. If you prefer something a little more cooling to top it with, homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream are always a welcome serving suggestion.

How Long Does It Last?

Pumpkin Bread Pudding is best kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for best results. For the best flavor and texture, eat it within five days.

More Great Fall Recipes

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• This low carb Pumpkin Pie Pudding makes a lovely pumpkin dessert in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. It' an easy dump and go dessert!
• This Instant Pot Mulled Apple Cider is the very taste of fall in beverage form!
• This Butternut Ginger Soup is perfect for crisp weather or days when you don't feel like cooking anything elaborate!

Trust me, once you've had this Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding you're going to want to make it every time fall comes around, and maybe even more than that! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can enjoy it too!

Originally published October 21, 2019

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