Gooey Caramel Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound challah bread, torn into 1 ½-inch pieces
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 6 tablespoons melted, plus more for the dish
• 1 pound diced (3/4-inch) pumpkin
• 1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• Sweetened whipped cream, for serving