Crockpot Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin season (helloooo Fall) is slowly creeping upon us and I fully intend to throw myself into the pumpkin in this, pumpkin in that and pumpkin in EVERY SINGLE THING madness that comes with it.  Starting with this Crock Pot Bread Pudding with lots and lots and lots of pumpkin in it. Are you with me?

To be honest pumpkin season never stops in my kitchen and I could and do make curried pumpkin soup a couple of times a month along with a gazillion other pumpkin recipes but with Fall comes the actual excuse to make a lot of new recipes. Plus, anything to use up leftover pumpkin puree is a win.

Plus, we all need easier slow cooker desserts in our lives and this one is seriously easy to make. Which puts it firmly in the great weeknight dessert/ideal make-ahead recipe / and one of the go-to crockpot desserts territory.

You only need a few pantry staple ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep and layering to whip up this luscious breakfast and dessert. And this is one that the kiddoes can whip up entirely by themselves.

I say yes to a bowl full of sweet pumpkiny bread with lovey pecans and syrup drizzled all over it.

Why You’ll Love This

Let’s talk why you NEED to make this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding. And I don’t say the word need lightly. It is because it is the best Bread Pudding Recipe EVER.

• It tastes amazing and is budget friendly..
• It is a simple recipe made with everyday staples
• It takes just 5 minutes of prep – yeap, 5 minutes.
• Your crockpot does all the hard work for you.
• The perfect dessert that works for breakfast too.
• It’s a crowd feeding stunner – simply double it and serve it up

Tools Needed

Ready to learn how to make this bread pudding crockpot? Then gather up those ingredients and I will show you…..

How To Make Crock Pot Bread Pudding With Pumpkin

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

• Step1. Lightly oil or spray the inside of your crockpot.
• Step 2. Add the cubed bread and the pecans.
• Step 3. In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla essence until combined.
• Step 4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and mix using a spatula till the bread is well coated.
• Step 5. Press the bread mix down to flatten it a bit and then cover the slow-cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hrs or until a skewer inserted in comes out clean.

How To Make Bread Pudding In The Oven

If you prefer to make this Pumpkin Bread pudding in the oven then you can. Here is how.

• Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350F / fan-assisted 160C /180C / gas 4.
• Step 2. Assemble the bread pudding in an oven dish.
• Step 3. Bake in the preheated for 45 minutes.

Recipe Tips

• If your bread is not stale simply cut it and bake at 180C / 350F for 5 mins and let cool before using.
• Add more sugar if you have a sweeter tooth.
• If you don’t have pumpkin puree you can use butternut squash or sweet potato puree instead.
• You can easily double the recipe, just make sure your slow cooker in large enough to hold it all.

Delicious Variations

• Vary the spices – you can use other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom to you preference.
• Vary the nuts – Use other nuts like peeled almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts or macadamia.
• Add fruit – add in some raisins, sultanas, cranberries etc.
• Add sweetness – mix in a bit of maple syrup, honey, caramel etc.

Storage

Refrigerate – keep leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

FAQs

What Kind of Bread Is Best?

To make the best bread pudding recipe you will need the right type of bread. You should use bread that is

• Firm – so that it soaks up the egg mixture and cooks without falling apart.
• A Whole loaf – as you want to be able to cut the cubes to the size you want (as if cut too small they may fall apart when cooked).
• Stale – as this helps it keep its shape during cooking.

The three breads I recommend as a great starting point are a French baguette (which is what this recipe uses), Brioche or a Challah loaf. Try all three and see which one you prefer.

Make Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding Instead

Well that is super easy to do. Swap the pumpkin puree for some apple puree and a few apple pieces and use cinnamon instead of pumpkin pie spice.

Serving Suggestions

That is the beauty of this recipe. You can serve it with aaaaaaall the sweet things you like, but here are a few suggestions to start you off.

• Instant Pot Applesauce.
• Ice Cream.
• Whipped Cream.
• Coconut Caramel Sauce.
• Maple Syrup.

More Slow Cooker Recipes

Here are a few more slow cooker recipes to satisfy the cravings in you.

• Crockpot Christmas Candy.
• Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake.
• Crockpot Pumpkin Butter.
• Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce.
• Crockpot Granola.
• Crockpot French Toast.

More Pumpkin Recipes

I got your back with these easy pumpkin recipes.

• Pumpkin Spice Muffins.
• Easy Pumpkin Pancakes.
• Easy Jamaican Pumpkin Soup.
• Baked Pumpkin Pancake.

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Originally published August 2018

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