Irish Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Caramel Whiskey Sauce

Indulge in pure comfort with this Irish Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Caramel Whiskey Sauce, a decadent twist on a classic dessert. This recipe transforms day-old brioche or challah into a luscious custard-soaked masterpiece, laced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with sweet raisins for added texture. The crowning glory is the rich, velvety caramel whiskey sauce—made with Jack Daniels, brown sugar, and a touch of sea salt—that pools over each warm, golden-brown slice. Perfect for cozy gatherings or an elevated St. Patrick’s Day treat, this dessert satisfies with its irresistible balance of creamy, buttery, and boozy flavors. Serve it slightly warm and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 pieces Large eggs
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup Dried raisins or sultanas
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for sauce)
• 0.25 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
• 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until smooth.

Step 4

Sprinkle the raisins or sultanas evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.

Step 5

Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are coated. Gently press down on the bread to help absorb the liquid.

Step 6

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 7

Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 8

While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the Jack Daniels caramel whiskey sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 9

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk until dissolved.

Step 10

Slowly pour in 0.5 cup of heavy cream, whisking continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

Step 11

Stir in 0.25 cup of Jack Daniels whiskey and 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 12

Once the bread pudding is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 13

Serve warm, drizzled generously with the Jack Daniels caramel whiskey sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3991.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10754.2

Total Fat 370.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 201.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 2101.3mg	0%
Sodium 11433.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1629.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.9g	0%
Total Sugars 846.6g
Protein 242.9g	0%

Vitamin D 491.2IU	0%
Calcium 2445.0mg	0%
Iron 55.9mg	0%
Potassium 4472.2mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 60.2%