This Mediterranean Pecan Pie Bread Pudding has a sweet and nutty flavor. We prepare this bread pudding with whole-grain bread, eggs, low-fat milk, Greek yogurt, honey, extra-virgin olive oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and crunchy pecans. This bread pudding contains approximately 320 calories and 29g of net carbs. This bread pudding takes slightly more than an hour to bake. This Mediterranean Pecan Pie Bread Pudding is ideal for holiday celebrations, family gatherings, weekend brunches, festive dinners, cozy evenings, special occasions, and sweet cravings. We can refrigerate this bread pudding for more than four days and freeze it for more than two months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this bread pudding with Greek yogurt and honey, fresh figs, berry parfaits, cinnamon-poached pears, or a warm herbal tea.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Brunch, Holiday Treat
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 square
- Cooking Mode: Baking
- Total Servings: 10
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Big vessel
- Cutting board
- Small vessel
- Knife
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Small saucepan
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
BREAD PUDDING:
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- â…“ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Three eggs
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 cups whole-grain bread
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
PECAN PIE TOPPING:
- 1½ cups pecans
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BREAD:
- We use bread to create the base of this bread pudding and provide a hearty texture. You can also use sourdough, brioche, challah, or any day-old artisan bread.
EGGS:
- Eggs create a rich and creamy custard texture. As another option, you can use flax eggs for an egg-free version.
MILK:
- We utilize milk to prepare the smooth and creamy custard. Alternatively, you can use almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt provides a creaminess and a slight tangy flavor to the bread pudding. You may replace it with dairy-free yogurt or ricotta cheese.
OLIVE OIL:
- We use olive oil to provide moisture and heart-healthy Mediterranean fats. Avocado oil could be utilized as another option.
HONEY:
- Honey naturally sweetens the bread pudding and improves its Mediterranean flavor. As a further option, use maple syrup or date syrup.
PECANS:
- Pecans give this dessert its nutty flavor and crunchy topping. As an alternative, you can use walnuts or almonds.
CINNAMON AND NUTMEG:
- These warm spices give a depth and aroma to the pudding. You may use pumpkin pie spice or allspice instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 350°Fahrenheit and slightly coat a dish.
- Equally distribute the bread cubes in a dish.
- Stir salt, eggs, nutmeg, milk, cinnamon, Greek yogurt, vanilla, olive oil, and honey in a dish.
- Uniformly spread the custard mixture on the bread cubes.
- Gently blend the bread so it will soak up the moisture content, and leave it for almost fifteen minutes.
- Stir the salt, pecans, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, and olive oil in a dish.
- Equally garnish the pecan mixture on the soaked bread.
- Bake till the surface gets golden and the middle should be properly set, for about forty-five minutes.
- Serve the pudding warm with your preferred toppings after letting it sit for 10 minutes or so.
TIPS:
- Utilize half evaporated milk to get a richer pudding.
- Include orange zest to provide a Mediterranean citrus flavor.
- We utilize slightly stale bread for a bread texture.
- Gently toast the pecans and then use them for additional flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Figs and Walnuts
- Orange and Pomegranate Salad
- Roasted Almonds
- Mediterranean Fruit Platter
BREAKFASTS:
- Greek Coffee
- Fresh Berry Parfait
- Cottage Cheese Bowl
- Herbal Tea
- Citrus Fruit Salad
HOLIDAYS:
- Cinnamon-Poached Pears
- Cranberry Compote
- Baked Apples
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Honey-Roasted Pecans
DESSERTS:
- Warm Honey Drizzle
- Caramelized Pear Slices
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Orange Zest
- Toasted Pecan Crumbles
HEALTHY SNACKS:
- Almond Granola Clusters
- Stuffed Dates
- Mixed Fresh Berries
- Dark Chocolate Squares
- Roasted Mixed Nuts
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this bread pudding in a closed dish and stock it for just 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this bread pudding for nearly two months.
FAQs:
Could we utilize white bread?
- Yes, you can use white bread, but whole-grain bread will give an additional fiber and flavor.
Will we make this bread pudding beforehand?
- Since this bread pudding only freezes for two months, you can put it together beforehand.
May we prepare this bread pudding without dairy?
- Yes, you can use yogurt replacements and non-dairy milk.
Could we include dried fruit?
- Yes, you can dry cranberries, dried figs, raisins, or dates.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 4 g
Calories: 320 kcal
Fats: 17 g
Sodium: 240 mg
Serving Size: 1 portion
Total Carbs: 33 g
Net Carbs: 29 g
Sugar: 15 g
Proteins: 9 g