Cozy Warm Bread Pudding Muffins Recipe with Easy Bourbon Glaze
These cozy warm bread pudding muffins feature a soft, tender crumb soaked with custard and dotted with raisins, topped with a sweet bourbon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack, they combine indulgence with simplicity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (about 120g) day-old brioche or challah, cubed
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) whole milk or half-and-half (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup (75g) raisins or dried currants (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) good quality bourbon (for glaze; can omit or substitute with vanilla extract for kids)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons (15-30ml) milk or cream (to thin glaze)
Instructions
- Cube day-old brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and toast in a 325°F (160°C) oven for about 10 minutes until slightly crisp but not browned.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour custard over toasted bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add raisins and melted butter. Stir gently to coat all bread pieces. Let sit for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Spoon soaked bread mixture into each cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While muffins bake, combine powdered sugar, bourbon, and milk or cream in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and pourable, adjusting thickness as needed.
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle bourbon glaze over warm muffins. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use day-old bread to avoid soggy muffins. Toast bread cubes before soaking to help them hold shape. Add glaze while muffins are warm for best absorption. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 5
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