Mini bread puddings in a muffin pan. With whiskey sauce.
I feel like the first thing we need to talk about today is that sauce. I'm going to say the name of it, but I want you to be sitting down first. Ok, are you ready?
Brown sugar whiskey caramel sauce. I know. Just roll me out of here when I'm done bathing in it.
The mini bread puddings underneath the sauce are just as incredible. They have a slightly crusty top, but are incredibly moist inside. When they come out of the oven, they're super puffy and golden brown. Though, they do deflate after a few minutes, they're still just as delicious.
I couldn't decide how many of these I could eat--two or three? So, I made six. That's three for you, three for me. Or, we could do two for you, two for me and two for the dog?
Actually, I don't recommend that. Save the extras for breakfast the next day. Pudding for breakfast is just plain healthy if you ask me. And only if you ask me and not a nutritionist.
The buttery little pecans on top of these mini bread puddings are the best part (after the sauce, of course).
I love peppermint, eggnog, and all of the usual holiday flavors this time of year, but I have to say that buttered pecan is the quintessential holiday aroma for me. The smell, the taste, the guessing game of burning a few nuts to get that extra toasty flavor? Fun, right?
Check my how to video above for tips & tricks on toasting nuts!
I thought I'd let you know that you can feel free to double, triple or even quadruple this recipe if you're serving a crowd. But please mind the egg ratios: don't get lazy and add a whole egg instead of the extra egg yolk, ok? Scale up responsibly, friends!
These individual bread puddings are so easy to make.Mini Bread Puddings
Ingredients
Brown sugar whiskey caramel sauce:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 329Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 6g
Carolivy says
Oh! Naughty, but sounds delish! Wonder if I can use White Rum instead of the whiskey though? Don't have any Whiskey.....
Christina Lane says
Sure! Any type of booze will work :)
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
I'm a sucker for mini anything but especially bread pudding! Yummy!
Julie says
Dear Lord, I need these. Like right now for breakfast. And then more for dessert tonight. With lots and lots and lots of pecans. Did you know that my great-grandfather had a pecan orchard? Every year, Ma-Ma would go down all of November and come back with pillowcases full of shelled pecans for the winter. So, everything had a nice amount of pecans in it. All of her recipes just list "pecans" as an ingredient with no measurements. That means add some handfuls. Yes. I never follow quantity directions when it comes to adding pecans. Always add more. The end.
Christina Lane says
That is such a sweet story! I love old recipes like that. And I would love to have pillow cases full of family-grown pecans! Wow, what a story! Merry Christmas, Mama Swope :)
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Did you know that bread pudding is the favorite dessert around here? And that anything with nuts is a guaranteed hit for Mr. non-sweet tooth? Basically, our house just gained 5 pounds, no regrets. Thanks!!!
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
Oh, I should not have read this post at 8am today! I love bread pudding but can never justify making a whole pan, so this is super dangerous to read this early in the morning. I might have to make some today so I can eat a few servings on my own. :)
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Say the name of that sauce again, please. Oh wait, did that sound dirty? GOOD! Ha ha ha. This is amazing. Love it and love you! Happy Friday.
Christina Lane says
HAH, Liz! You just made me laugh out loud :)
Julia says
I prefer my bottoms saucy and boozed up, too. Okay, I don't know what that means, it's still early here and I'm still working on cup of coffee #2. Point it, I want all that whiskey caramel sauce in my face...or coffee now that I think about it....Pudding for breakfast? Don't mind if I do! Have a great weekend, m'dear!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
My family loves bread pudding for Christmas morning brunch, this one looks yummy!
Lynn Lovejoy says
Love bread pudding! Now I can make mini ones and not feel so guilty right? ;)
Kate @ Diethood says
Um. WOW! That's the kinda sauce I'd like to bathe in. And inhale a few of those gorgeous minis at the same time!