Golden Crunch Peanut Brittle Bread Pudding 🥜✨

Peanut Brittle Bread Pudding Recipe 🥜🍞

Description: This delightful Peanut Brittle Bread Pudding recipe was generously shared with me by a dear friend, and it has since become a cherished favorite. A heavenly blend of rich caramel flavors, crunchy peanut brittle, and soft bread, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. For added convenience, you can opt for store-bought caramel sauce to simplify the process without sacrificing taste.

Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup margarine
• Bread cubes (amount not specified, see instructions)
• Peanut brittle (amount not specified, see instructions)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Caramel Sauce:

   • Heat all caramel sauce ingredients except vanilla in a heavy 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling.
   • Boil for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture achieves a light caramel color.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Allow the sauce to cool for approximately 30 minutes.

2. Preheat Oven:

   • Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Prepare Casserole:

   • Grease the bottom and sides of a 1-quart casserole dish with shortening.

4. Layer Bread and Peanut Brittle:

   • Place 2 cups of bread cubes in the prepared casserole dish.
   • Sprinkle half of the peanut brittle over the bread cubes.
   • Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread cubes and peanut brittle.

5. Prepare Egg Mixture:

   • In a small bowl, beat the egg.
   • Stir in the milk, brown sugar, and butter until well combined.

6. Pour Mixture Over Bread:

   • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread and peanut brittle in the casserole dish.

7. Bake:

   • Bake the bread pudding uncovered for 23-30 minutes or until it turns a beautiful golden brown.

8. Serve:

   • Serve the Peanut Brittle Bread Pudding warm, accompanied by the prepared caramel sauce and whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.

Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive holiday gathering! 🎉