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Eggnog Bread Pudding

Cozy Eggnog Bread Pudding: Your Holiday Dessert Hero

Enjoy this Eggnog Bread Pudding, a warm and comforting dessert that combines rich eggnog and festive spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Base
  • 10 cups Cubed Bread brioche, challah, or French bread recommended
  • 4 cups Eggnog can substitute with homemade or non-dairy alternatives
  • 1 cup Milk oat milk or almond milk can be used for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar or monk fruit can be considered
  • 4 whole Eggs vegan options include flax eggs or applesauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon adjust to taste or use pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg freshly grated is recommended
  • 1/4 tsp Salt balances sweetness
For the Eggnog Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Eggnog can use more milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch arrowroot makes a gluten-free substitute
  • 1 whole Egg omit for thinner consistency
  • 2 tbsp Butter vegan butter can be substituted
  • 2 tbsp Spiced Rum optional; use vanilla extract as an alternative

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine eggnog, sugar, and cornstarch; heat until it boils.
  6. Temper the beaten egg by adding a bit of the hot mixture, then return to the saucepan and thicken over heat.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in butter and spiced rum. Serve warm over the pudding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, serve the sauce fresh over the pudding just before serving.

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