Smoked Bourbon Pumpkin Bread Pudding

This smoked bourbon Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe is the perfect sweet treat for fall, but it is great really any time of year. With the addition of the bourbon caramel sauce poured over the top and the hint of pumpkin spice in every bite, what else would you really want in a dessert? I mean, seriously, this is one of the best bread puddings you are ever going to taste!

You know there is nothing like a dessert cooked in your smoker or on the BBQ. If you are looking for some additional dessert ideas, why not check out these BBQ Nutella Chocolate Brownies, or for something a little sweet and a little tart, try these BBQ Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Cakes

The great part about this fabulous dish is that you don’t need a smoker to make it. If you have one, great, but you can do this on a regular BBQ grill too. So now you have no excuse to not make this wonderful dessert for your family and friends!

WHat you need to Make smoked bourbon pumpkin bread pudding

There is really nothing in that you need to make this wonderful smoked bourbon pumpkin bread pudding that you likely don’t have in a well-stocked kitchen already. The one thing you may have to look for is the brioche bread. You can use any kind of bread, but the eggy flavor of the brioche just adds so much depth to the bread pudding.

How to Make SMoked Bourbon Pumpkin Bread pudding

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, caramel chips, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and Kosher salt. Stir, making sure that all the spices are well mixed with the brown sugar.

In a separate medium-size bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, whole milk, and vanilla extract until blended. Add in the pumpkin puree and bourbon and continue to whisk until smooth. Combine the brown sugar-spice mixture with the egg-milk mixture and stir to combine.

Cube the brioche bread and place the bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss or stir to coat all the bread cubes. Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes.

Preheat your grill or smoker to 350 degrees F. If you are using your grill prepare two smoker foil packages using apple wood for smoking. Heat your grill so as to employ the indirect method of cooking. Heat one side of your grill while leaving the other side with no heat.

Spoon the mixture into a buttered cast iron pan and gently pan it down, making sure that it is evenly filled.

Smoking your Bread pudding

Add smoker packet to the grill or applewood to your smoker and bake with the lid closed for 50 – 60 minutes using the indirect method of baking on the grill. If the smoke starts to dissipate, add the 2nd smoker packet on the grill or add more smoker chips to your smoker.

While the bread pudding is baking, it’s time to make your caramel sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook until dissolved. Slowly pour in the whipping cream and continue to cook, whisking, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and bourbon. Set aside until the bread pudding is done.

The bread pudding is done when it is slightly browned on the top and is set in the center. Be careful not to overcook your bread pudding or it will be dried out.

Once it is done, remove it from the grill using heat-resistant gloves and place it on a cooling rack to cool. While it is cooling, lightly toast the pecan halves in your toaster oven or in a skillet on the stovetop.

Serving your Smoked Bourbon pumpkin bread pudding

So I think it is best to serve warm, sprinkled with a few of the toasted pecans, and drizzled with a tablespoon or two of the sweet bourbon caramel sauce.

Of course, the choice of other toppings is entirely up to you! A big scoop of vanilla ice cream is always a popular choice. Or, if you prefer, whipped cream is also a great option.

Any way you serve it, I’m sure that you, your family, and your guests are going to love this fantastic dessert!

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Smoked Bourbon Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Ken Noland

This smoked bourbon pumpkin bread pudding is a perfect fall dessert that is also fantastic year-round! It's easy to prepare on your smoker or BBQ grill. The addition of the bourbon caramel sauce puts this dessert over the top!

4.67 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Smoking

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 736 kcal

Ingredients

 

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• ½ cup caramel chips
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree don’t use pumpkin pie filling!
• 2 Tbsp bourbon
• 1 – 16 oz loaf of brioche bread cut into 1-inch cubes see note
• ½ cup pecan halves toasted for serving
• Ice cream or whipped cream for serving optional (canned whipped cream is fine)

Bourbon Carmel Sauce

• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp bourbon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• If using your BBQ grill, make up two foil smoker packs. Start by laying out about 12 – 15 inches of aluminum foil. Place 1/2 – 3/4 of a cup of applewood chips in the center of the foil and fold the sides and ends to create an envelope. Poke a few holes in the top and set them aside.
• In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, caramel chips, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Stir, making sure the spices are mixed well with the brown sugar.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Add the pumpkin puree and bourbon and whisk until smooth.
• Combine the brown sugar and spice mixture with the egg/milk mixture and stir to combine.
• Place the cubes of brioche bread in a large bowl. Pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread cubes, then gently toss to coat all the cubes. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• If using a BBQ, place one of the foil smoker packages on the side of the BBQ of grill you are going to heat.
• Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 350 degrees F. Heat one side of the grill only if using your BBQ as you will be cooking the bread pudding using the indirect method.
• Spoon the mixture into a buttered 12 inch cast iron pan. Gently pat the cubes down to even them out, making sure the pan is evenly filled.
• Place the pan in the smoker or in the BBQ on the side of the grill away for the heat and close the lid.
• Allow the bread pudding to bake for 50 – 60 minutes. If the smoke begins to dissipate, add the 2nd foil smoker pack to the heated side of the BBQ or grill. Add more wood to your smoker as needed.
• While the bread pudding is baking, make the bourbon caramel sauce.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook until dissolved. Slowly pour in the whipping cream and continue to cook, whisking, until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and bourbon. Set aside or store in a jar or container until ready to serve. Heat before serving.
• The bread pudding is done when it is slightly browned on top and is set in the center, be careful not to overcook the bread pudding or it will be dry.
• Once the bread pudding is done, remove it from the BBQ using heat-resistant gloves. Place it on a cooling rack and allow it to cool.
• Lightly toast the pecan halves in a toaster oven or in a skillet.
• Serve the bread pudding, drizzled with the warm bourbon caramel sauce, sprinkle some toasted pecans over the top, feel free to top with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Equipment

Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet – Utopia Kitchen (12.5 Inch)

OXO Good Grips Classic Ice Cream Scoop

WESTERN 28065 Smoking Chips, 180 cu in (Pack of 1)

Notes

You can use any brioche bread for this recipe. I happened to find some brioche buns that worked perfectly for this pumpkin bread pudding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 736kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 13gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 258mgSodium: 642mgFiber: 4gSugar: 52g

Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

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