Depending on where you are in the world, the flavors of bread pudding will vary—in some regions it’s a sweet, creamy dish, and in others, it can be more savory than sweet. It’s not uncommon to incorporate rum or bourbon, but in this case, we use an imperial stout for an added bit of decadence. The high alcohol content adds a bit of bite, complementing the sweetness of the dessert.
Active preparation time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Serves: 6
Bread Pudding
8 oz (227 g) bread
½ cup brown sugar
3 Tbs butter, plus extra for buttering the ramekins
6 Tbs (89 ml) corn syrup
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup (59 ml) sour cream
½ cup (118 ml) Southern Tier Choklat
3 eggs
½ cup pecans, toasted
1 batch stout toffee sauce (see below)
Vanilla ice cream
