Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Irish Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion. This recipe transforms day-old bread—like French or brioche—into a velvety baked custard, infused with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and golden raisins. The magic is in the luscious caramel whiskey sauce, made from scratch with creamy butter, heavy cream, and a splash of Irish whiskey for a decadent finish that perfectly complements the pudding's golden crust. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert is best served warm, drizzled generously with the sweet, boozy sauce. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or simply craving comfort food with an Irish twist, this easy bread pudding recipe is bound to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (French or brioche)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (for caramel sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press the bread down with the back of a spoon to help the absorption process.

Step 5

Sprinkle the golden raisins evenly over the mixture and let the bread pudding sit for 10 minutes to soak.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 7

While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the caramel whiskey sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color. This may take 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Add the unsalted butter to the melted sugar and whisk until fully incorporated. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble vigorously.

Step 9

Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. Continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth.

Step 10

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Irish whiskey and salt. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.

Step 11

To serve, cut the bread pudding into squares and drizzle generously with the caramel whiskey sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3660.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10603.9

Total Fat 391.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 222.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2065.9mg	0%
Sodium 10716.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1611.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.5g	0%
Total Sugars 682.8g
Protein 236.6g	0%

Vitamin D 429.5IU	0%
Calcium 1725.5mg	0%
Iron 52.2mg	0%
Potassium 3726.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 59.1%