Donut Bread Pudding With Pecan Caramel Sauce Recipes

CARAMEL PECAN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Spray a microwave safe 2-quart square casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place bread cubes in casserole; sprinkle in pecans, then pour melted butter over all. Toss lightly.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Whisk together half and half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Pour evenly over bread cubes and let stand 5 minutes.
• Microwave on Medium (50% power) 10-12 minutes, until mixture is just beginning to set.
• Place in preheated oven 12-15 minutes until pudding is puffed and golden brown.
• Remove from oven to wire rack; let stand 15 minutes to cool slightly.
• Soften caramel topping in microwave to a pourable consistency; drizzle over warm bread pudding.
• To serve, cut into squares or spoon into dessert dishes.
• Serve, if desired, with whipped cream or thawed non-dairy whipped topping.

DOUGHNUT BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small glass baking dish.
• Tear the donuts into bite-size pieces. Combine donut pieces and raisins in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together the eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix in the cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the milk mixture over the donuts in the dish, and press down lightly to help absorption. Let stand for 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Place the baking dish inside a larger baking dish, and fill the outer dish with enough water to go about halfway up the sides. A dishcloth may also be placed under the bread dish, to prevent drying.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

DONUT BREAD PUDDING WITH PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Cut each donut into 6 pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs, add milk,salt,cinnamon, pureed fruit cocktail, vanilla extract and raisins. Pour over donuts, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 3. In a 9 X 13 in casserole dish, melt stick of butter. Add bread pudding and cook for 1 hour or until firm.
• 4. To prepare pecan caramel sauce mix sugar and water in heavy sauce pan to boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat, gradually add heavy whipping cream and pecans. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until thick. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over cool bread pudding.