Instant Pot bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Glaze

Instant Pot bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Glaze

8 servings
This Instant Pot Bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Glaze is perfect to make in your Instant Pot. The bread pudding stays moist and delicious and is topped with a sweet and nutty pecan glaze. 

Ingredients

  • loaf challah bread

    cut into large 1 inch pieces

    1
  • milk
    1 ¼ c
  • heavy cream
    1 c
  • eggs

    lightly beaten

    2
  • granulated sugar
    ¾ c
  • butter

    melted

    2 tbsp
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • dark corn syrup
    ¾ c
  • eggs

    lightly beaten

    2
  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • pecans
    1 c
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • dark corn syrup
    ¼ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • salt
    1 pinch
  • heavy cream
    ⅓ c
  • pecans
    ½ c

Directions

Prepare bread pudding base

  1. 1

    Place challah bread in a large bowl, set aside. Whisk milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl. Pour milk mixture over challah bread and lightly toss to ensure bread pieces are fully covered. Set aside and allow to sit for 1 hour.

Prepare pecan glaze

  1. 1

    Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and pecans. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Grease a 7 inch bake pan (or springform pan) with butter. Add a layer of your bread pudding base, then a layer of pecan glaze, and so on until the bake pan is full, finishing with a layer of pecan glaze on top.

  3. 3

    Pour 1 cup of water in bottom of Instant Pot. 

  4. 4

    Place bread pudding in Instant Pot with bakeware sling or foil sling on top of trivet. Cover and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow pressure to natural release for 15 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.

  5. 5

    Remove bread pudding from the Instant Pot and set aside.

Prepare caramel glaze

  1. 1

    Place a heavy bottom saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk together butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Allow mixture to come to boil and reduce heat to medium and allow mixture to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test your glaze to see if it coats the back of a spoon. If it does, remove pan from the heat. Stir in chopped pecans.

  2. 2

    Pour caramel glaze over finished bread pudding. 

Instant Pot bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Glaze

Instant Pot bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Glaze

125 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Instant Pot Bread Pudding with Irresistible Pecan Caramel Glaze

Get ready to transform your dessert game with this incredible Instant Pot Bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel Glaze! Forget dry, lackluster bread puddings; the magic of the Instant Pot ensures every bite is incredibly moist, tender, and infused with rich flavor. This recipe takes a classic comfort dessert and makes it effortlessly delicious, proving that your pressure cooker isn't just for savory meals.

What makes this Instant Pot bread pudding truly stand out is its perfect texture, achieved by the moist cooking environment of the Instant Pot. We start with soft, buttery challah bread, cut into substantial pieces that soak up a luxurious custard made with milk, heavy cream, and eggs. The result is a pudding that's wonderfully creamy on the inside with just the right amount of structure.

But let's be honest, the star of the show might just be that sweet and nutty pecan caramel glaze. A luscious blend of brown sugar, butter, dark corn syrup, and chopped pecans creates a sticky, rich topping that perfectly complements the warm, comforting bread pudding. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors – the tender bread pudding soaked in custard, crowned with the crunchy, sweet pecans in golden caramel.

Tips for Perfection:

  • For an extra layer of flavor, consider toasting your challah bread lightly before cubing it.
  • Variations: Feel free to get creative! Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to your custard for a warm spice note. For a chocolate lover's twist, stir in some chocolate chips with the bread. Dried cranberries or raisins can also add a pleasant chew and tartness.

This easy dessert recipe is ideal for special occasions or a cozy weeknight treat. Serve it warm on its own, or elevate it further with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream. It's truly a dessert that brings comfort and joy in every decadent mouthful.

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