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Home » Seasonal » Fall Recipes » Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Homemade Caramel

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Homemade Caramel

Created: October 29, 2013 Updated: March 21, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 12 Comments

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I do hope that you are still as excited about pumpkin recipes as you were then the season started! I am even more excited because I have homemade pumpkin puree now.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Homemade Caramel being drizzled over it on a white plate

We finally went to the pumpkin patch and picked out some nice looking pumpkins. First thing I did was make some pumpkin puree. I couldn’t wait to bake something with it.

We love having KING’S HAWAIIAN ® Dinner Rolls with our dinner and as a mini sandwich bread. Little man even grabs a roll as a snack (a little too often). This time, I did something fun and creative with the rolls. I used them to make bread pudding…an amazing bread pudding!

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel over it on a white plate with a spoon of it

Oh, and to make this bread pudding even more delicious than what it already was, I made some caramel. This was a first time that I made homemade caramel. I got some help from Brown Eyed Baker and her recipe was very easy to follow.

It was so easy to make and turned out very tasty. I won’t be able to go back to store-bought again!

I’ve been looking for a new Thanksgiving desserts and now, I found it! It would be perfect for the holidays, delicious and hassle-free!

Pumpkin Bread Pudding Collage

 

1 portion of pimpkin bread pudding on white plate with sauce in mason jar to the left and tan cloth in background to the right

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Homemade Caramel

Amazing bread pudding recipe with you that is made with Hawaiian dinner rolls, homemade pumpkin puree and topped with homemade caramel.
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Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Time to stale the bread:: 1 day day
Total Time: 1 day day 1 hour hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Bread Pudding:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melteda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package of stale Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

Caramel Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Bread Pudding:
  • Take the bread out of the package the day before, separate them and let them go stale for a day or day and a half.
  • Cut the rolls into 4-6 pieces.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin puree and vanilla. Whisk until all ingredients evenly combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
  • Spread the cut rolls in the baking dish, evenly and pour the egg mixture over the bread.
  • Press the bread lightly, so that they are all covered and soaking up the mixture.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Caramel:
  • ** Do not walk away. Keep an close eye on sugar**
  • Preheat a heavy-bottom sauce pot over medium heat. Spread the sugar in the pot evenly.
  • When the sugar begins to melt, start stirring with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring as the sugar melts and starts to turn brown.
  • When the sugar reached deep brown color (350 degrees F), add the butter and stir constantly.
  • When the butter is all melted, you will notice that it gets thicker and looks more like caramel. Take off the heat.
  • Slowly, add heavy cream while stirring. When the mixture is all smooth, let it stand until cools and settles.
  • Keep refrigerated in a jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 3176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
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pumpkin bread pudding with caramel over it on a white plate

Pumpkin Bread Pudding on a white plate

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Amy says

    March 22, 2023 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  2. megan says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Oh my goodness…I want this right now. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Kristen Duke says

    November 3, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    I’m still LOVING all the pumpkin recipes! This sounds so tasty!

    Reply
  4. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

    November 3, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Oooh… Yum! Love that you made this with Kings Hawaiian rolls and everything is better with pumpkin! But then you add the caramel sauce, you’re killing me girl! 🙂 Pinning. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 3, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      :):) I’d be killing you if I put it on front of you!! I’m just mildly torturing you with pictures 😀

      Reply
      • Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

        November 4, 2013 at 11:30 am

        haha.. you crack me up. Torture away! 🙂

        Reply
  5. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    I have been CRAVING bread pudding lately and this looks to die for, Lyuba!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 3, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks so much, Cathy!!

      Reply
  6. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    October 29, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    I love to eat bread pudding! This looks great with the pumpkin added to it!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 3, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you, Nancy!!

      Reply
  7. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    I love how you made this creative dish…love pumpkin so much!! Love caramel, just as much. (I’ll have to head over to get her recipe for that!) (=

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 3, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Gina!

      Reply

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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