Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- unsalted butter, room temperature, for ramekins
- 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 13 cup Bourbon
- 13 cup hot water
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 12 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 14 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 loaf day-old brioche bread or 1 loaf challah, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- Preheat oven to 350F Butter six 10-ounce ramekins or custard cups, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and set aside on a baking sheet.
- Place raisins in a small bowl, and cover with bourbon, if using, and the hot water; let soak until plump, about 20 minutes.
- Drain; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Toss in the bread cubes and stir gently to evenly coat; let stand for a few minutes.
- Fold in the raisins.
- Divide among prepared dishes, pressing down slightly to make level.
- Bake until custard is set in the center and top is golden, about 40 minutes.
- If bread browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Remove from oven; let cool slightly.
- To serve, un-mold onto plates; dust with confectioners' sugar.
unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, raisins, bourbon, water, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, salt, bread, confectioners
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-bread-pudding-416147 (may not work)