10 Must-Have Thanksgiving Desserts

6. Bourbon Bread Pudding

Cut a 1-pound loaf of brioche into cubes so that you have about 10 cups of bread. Add the brioche cubes and a 1 cup of chopped pecans to a baking dish. Next, make the custard by whisking together 4 cups half-and-half, 1 cup whole milk, 5 eggs, 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of bourbon, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Pour the custard over the bread and pecans and let the mixture soak for about 1 hour. Bake the pudding for about 50 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.