Pumpkin Butter Bread Pudding

A warm, spiced Southern dessert layered with soft bread and rich pumpkin flavor.

Sweet Home Pumpkin Butter Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert for fall and winter gatherings. Day-old bread soaks up a creamy custard infused with Sweet Home Spiced Pumpkin Butter and cozy spices, then bakes into a golden, spoon-soft pudding that’s perfect served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Yield: Serves 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (such as French bread or brioche)
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Sweet Home Foods' Spiced Pumpkin Butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, Sweet Home Foods' Spiced Pumpkin Butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is coated.
5. Let the bread soak in the mixture for 15-20 minutes, pressing down occasionally to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
8. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

• Fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• Toasted pecans or walnuts sprinkled on top
• Hot coffee or spiced chai
• A mug of Sweet Home Spiced Apple Cider

Enjoy this comforting Sweet Home Pumpkin Butter Bread Pudding!