Pumpkin Rum Bread Puddingdesserts 6 cup dry whole wheat bread cubes 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 3 slightly beaten eggs 1 14 oz can condensed milk 1 cup cooked; mashed or canned 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cup milk 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup butter or margarine-melted 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 whipped cream (optional) Combine bread and nuts in bottom of a 12 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish. Stir together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Gradually stir in milk. Add rum, butter or margarine, and vanilla. Pour over bread layer. Place dish in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Pour hot water in the large pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven 50-60 minutes, or until knife inserted just off center comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream or whipped topping. Serves 8-10. |
