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Easy Decadent Irish Whiskey Bread Pudding Recipe for Perfect Dessert

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A rich and comforting Irish whiskey bread pudding that combines soft custardy bread with a luscious whiskey sauce, perfect for cozy evenings and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed brioche or challah bread (preferably day-old or slightly stale)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional, soaked in whiskey for 10 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
  2. Cube about 6 cups of brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch pieces. If using raisins or currants, soak them in the Irish whiskey for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 cup Irish whiskey, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Gently fold the bread cubes and soaked raisins (if using) into the custard mixture. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.
  5. Pour the soaked bread mixture into the buttered baking dish, spreading evenly. Drizzle 4 tablespoons melted butter over the top.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown on top. A knife inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes to set.
  8. Optional whiskey sauce: Warm 1/4 cup Irish whiskey with 1/4 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly. Drizzle warm over pudding slices before serving.

Notes

Use slightly stale brioche or challah for best texture. Soak raisins in whiskey to plump and infuse flavor. If top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil. Avoid overmixing custard and bread to keep tender texture. Butter on top helps create a golden crust.

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