pecan sticky bun bread pudding
the best bread pudding i've ever made!!!
Hi friends —
Happy Monday! If you love sticky buns and bread pudding, this Pecan Sticky Bun Bread Pudding is the absolute best way to bring the two together. It’s warm, gooey, rich, and the kind of dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible while it bakes.
There’s something about a really, really good bread pudding to me—I don’t know what it is—but gosh, it is just irresistible. This one starts with soft, buttery brioche bread that soaks up a rich vanilla bean custard, turning tender and custardy in the center while the top bakes up beautifully golden. Swirled throughout and layered on top is a warming, gooey sticky pecan filling that melts into every bite — sweet, nutty, and perfectly caramelized around the edges.
As it bakes, the pecans toast slightly and the sticky filling thickens into that classic caramel-like topping you love in sticky buns. The contrast of the soft custard-soaked bread with the crunchy pecans and gooey syrupy pockets makes every bite feel indulgent and comforting all at once.
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into all the little layers and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, it becomes the ultimate sweet-and-salty dessert moment. It’s cozy enough for a quiet night in, but special enough for brunch with friends or a holiday table.
✨ The FULL recipe is up on the blog if you want to make it this week:
With love,
Kiley 🤎
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