Confession: I always thought I’d hate bread pudding. The name itself does not sound appetizing. It sounds like bread that’s been sitting in goop for too long and getting mushy and now you’re trying to convince me to eat it and you’re calling it a ‘classic dessert’. Um…no, thankyousomuch.
But a few years ago while visiting a friend in San Francisco I tried it for the first time and was blown away. While cake has a tendency to be too moist or too dense or too, well, cakey, bread pudding gives your mouth a lot of different textures to explore. It breaks up the sweetness with savory sauces and nuts and fruit.
All in all it’s become one of my all time favorite desserts now, and I’m super excited to share this old fashioned bread pudding recipe with you so it can become a favorite for YOU, too! Enjoy!

Old Fashioned Bread Pudding With Rum Sauce
What You Need To Make Old Fashioned Bread Pudding With Rum Sauce:
Bread Pudding:
- 8 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 loaf cinnamon-swirl bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- pinch salt
Rum Sauce:
- 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons rum (or spiced rum)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How To Make Old Fashioned Bread Pudding With Rum Sauce:
Bread Pudding:
1. Butter 9×13 baking dish. Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Add milk, sugar, cream, and vanilla; whisk to blend well. Stir in bread and pecans. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pudding uncovered until puffed and golden, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool slightly (pudding will fall).
Rum Sauce:
Stir brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add cream, rum, and cinnamon and bring to simmer. Simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Pro Tip: You can never go wrong by serving this a delicious scoop of vanilla bean ice cream! Enjoy!

Kimg
Sunday 24th of October 2021
I make this in the fall after our Okra crop is done. I first made this last year. It is by far the best bread pudding I have ever had! I was never a big fan of Bread Pudding but this stuff is delicious! I pair it with Gumbo over rice and have a few guest over to eat and they are always impressed.
bessie
Sunday 15th of August 2021
going to give it a try
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Linda
Thursday 1st of July 2021
Made recipe exactly as directed. Paired it with a rum sauce. Absolutely delicious! Will definitely make again!
Pam
Friday 7th of May 2021
I was wanting to make this tomorrow could someone please tell me the size loaf of cinnamon swirl bread that you used? Thank you!
Pam
Saturday 8th of May 2021
@McKenzie, thanks!
McKenzie
Saturday 8th of May 2021
@Pam, I used a 16 oz loaf