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
Adrienne says
Love the idea of mini bread puddings! Can you do other flavors? Um, like chocolate? Please? Or peach? Mmmmmmm
Christina Lane says
Oh yes, Adrienne! Mini chocolate chips sound awesome in here! I don't know about fruit since it has liquid..maybe reduce the milk if you add wet ingredients, ya know? let me know how it goes :)
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts, so you just knocked me out twice: making them miniature (!) and brown sugar whiskey caramel sauce (!!!). Beautiful!
Justin @ SaltPepperSkillet says
Bread Pudding is my favorite dessert, and mini versions just make everything more fun. Love the idea.
Matea says
I like that suggestion of three for you and three for me! Soooo yummy!
Millie | Add A Little says
This looks delicious Christina! Hope you had a wonderful christmas!
Sophie h h says
Sounds delish :) if I double the recipe and use large muffin pans do you think I need to adjust coking time by much? We re kind of dessertholics in my household ;)
Christina Lane says
Hi Sophie,
I'm not sure, as I only test my recipes for two. If you double it and it works, please let us all know.
Thanks,
Christina
Jennifer says
Loved your recipe. It was so simple, did not require much that I did not already have, except the liquor, but managed to borrow from my neighbor, so that worked out, too. SOOOO delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Delia (Dee) Torres says
Hey girl, I was just wondering could you use the TEXAS size muffin tin and just make three instead of six? Just saying since I'm going to eat two at a time if I use the regular muffin size pan. I will rate it after I get your yay or nay, but only for the benefit of others, because all of your recipes come out so delicious!
Sarah says
Did you line the muffin tin so they came out, or did they just pop out themselves? Want to try this with my home ec class
Bryanna says
Have you ever doubled this recipe?? I am trying to make it for thanksgiving and I want to know if it will turn out crazy! I have doubled recipes a bunch, but I this one makes me nervous.
Thanks!!
Christina Lane says
I haven't, but I'm sure it would be fine.