Salted Caramel Bread Pudding is a decadent and delicious dessert with homemade caramel sauce and soft, moist bread pudding for the win!
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 quart half and half
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsps bourbon (optional, but recommended)
- 1 loaf Brioche bread (I used a 17 oz loaf) cut into small cubes
- Optional: whipped cream, bottle of caramel sauce, more kosher salt, fresh fruit
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In a small saucepan over medium to medium high heat add butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Whisk slowly for 5-6 minutes until it’s golden brown, lower heat to medium or medium low after it starts bubbling. Add the kosher salt and set aside to cool slightly.
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While the caramel cools, put the half and half, eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon (if using) in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Add the pieces of Brioche bread and most of the caramel sauce and fold together.
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Put this mixture into a greased 9x13 casserole dish, drizzle remaining caramel sauce over top. Let this sit while the oven preheats.
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Place in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Serve with whipped cream, more caramel drizzled over top, more kosher salt, and with fresh fruit if desired.