Description
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day? This Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding is it. With its golden, custard-soaked bread, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans, it’s the ultimate comforting sweet treat. Perfect for Thanksgiving, but honestly? You’ll want this all year long. Whether you’re planning holiday baking, seeking new breakfast ideas, or adding to your list of easy dessert recipes, this one delivers in flavor, texture, and simplicity. It’s great for a cozy brunch, potluck, or when you just need those nostalgic food ideas on hand.
Ingredients
6 cups day-old bread, cubed
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
0.75 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
0.5 cup chopped pecans
0.5 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Maple syrup or caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1. Cube 6 cups of day-old bread into bite-sized pieces. Toast if needed.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
3. Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture and stir to coat. Let soak for 20 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
5. Pour soaked bread mixture into the dish. Top with cranberries and pecans.
6. Drizzle with melted butter.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until custard is set and top is golden.
8. Serve warm with optional drizzle of maple syrup or caramel.
Notes
Let the bread soak properly to ensure a rich, custardy texture.
Add orange zest or swap in fresh cranberries for a fun flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: bread pudding, cranberry dessert, holiday baking, Thanksgiving dessert, pecan bread pudding