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joanna gaines bread pudding recipe

Joanna Gaines Bread Pudding Recipe

Joanna Gaines' bread pudding recipe is one of my favorite desserts to make.
You'll love how simple yet delicious this dish is, especially with the chocolate-hazelnut twist!
The key to nailing this recipe is to use a good-quality hazelnut spread or melted chocolate for a rich flavor.
Make sure to preheat your oven to 350°F and generously butter your baking dish for the perfect pudding texture.
What sets this bread pudding apart is its creamy, custardy mix of whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, cream, and a touch of vanilla.
Trust me, your kitchen will smell incredible when it’s baking!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Pumpkin Bread cut into cubes
  • 6 whole Eggs
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate or Hazelnut Spread

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Generously butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut the pumpkin bread into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes.
  • Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet.
  • Toast the bread cubes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
  • Stir the bread cubes once during baking to ensure even toasting.
  • Toast for an additional 10 minutes until the bread is as dry as croutons.
  • Transfer the toasted bread cubes to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole eggs and egg yolks until well blended.
  • Add the half-and-half, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
  • Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the toasted bread cubes in the baking dish.
  • Gently press the bread cubes down so they absorb the egg mixture.
  • Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Drizzle the melted butter and melted chocolate (or hazelnut spread) over the top.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes.
  • Remove the aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the top slightly.
  • Serve warm.