Name: Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled sweet potato; 0.75 cup water; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup, divided; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1.5 teaspoons orange zest; 0.25 cup orange juice; 0.75 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 6 large eggs; 1.5 cups low-fat milk; 0.66666666666 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 8 cups diced stale French bread, preferably whole-wheat; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 0.25 cup light brown sugar; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 0.25 cup low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons heavy cream plus 3/4 cup, divided; 0.33333333333 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream for serving

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

18

Nutrition Profile:

Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Bread Pudding

2 cups diced peeled sweet potato
¾ cup water
3 tablespoons granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup, divided
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
¾ teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
1 ½ cups low-fat milk
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cups diced stale French bread, preferably whole-wheat

Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons heavy cream plus 3/4 cup, divided
⅓ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream for serving

Directions

To prepare pudding: Combine sweet potato, water, 3 tablespoons each granulated sugar and brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the sweet potato is very tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree. Transfer to a shallow pan and let cool completely, about 15 minutes in the refrigerator or 5 minutes in the freezer.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch or similar 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, the sweet potato puree and the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar; whisk until blended. Add bread and stir until well coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Place the baking dish in a roasting pan. Pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come 1 inch up the sides of the baking dish. Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the oven. Bake the pudding until the center is no longer runny, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Just before serving, prepare sauce: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk and 2 tablespoons cream in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 1 minute, whisking occasionally. Add pecans and vanilla. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and golden, about 3 minutes more. Add the remaining 3/4 cup cream. Return the mixture to a boil and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Serve the pudding with the sauce and whipped cream, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate sweet potato (Step 1) for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262	Calories
12g	Fat
32g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Serving Size 1/2 cup pudding & 1 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 7g	14%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Vitamin A 2501IU	50%
Sodium 173mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.