Description
This Easy Eggnog Bread Pudding is a quick and delicious holiday dessert that utilizes stale bread and eggnog to create a delightful custard-like dish. It's simple to prepare, requiring only a few high-quality ingredients, and offers a warm, comforting experience that feels gourmet despite the minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
6–8 cups Cubed Stale Brioche or Challah Bread
3 cups Full-Fat Eggnog
4 Large Eggs
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Melted)
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Cube the stale bread into 1-inch pieces and place them in the baking dish
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until uniform
- Pour the eggnog mixture over the bread, pressing down gently to submerge the bread
- Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to soak
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results or dry fresh bread in the oven for a few minutes.
You can add mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or a splash of liquor for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 145mg