Description
Eggnog Bread Pudding is a delightful holiday dessert that combines the creamy richness of eggnog with the comforting texture of bread pudding. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for festive gatherings, family dinners, or cozy evenings at home. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, every bite delivers a taste of the season. Whether served warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce and whipped cream or enjoyed chilled, this dish promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old bread (brioche or challah), cubed
- 3 cups eggnog
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss cubed bread with melted butter until coated.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and mix gently to coat.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with powdered sugar, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg