Ingredients
– 8 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread or challah works best)
– 4 cups eggnog
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
– ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
– Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
– Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Creating Decadent Eggnog Bread Pudding is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Bread: Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside.
3. Mix Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5. Add Extras: If using, fold in the raisins and nuts into the bread mixture.
6. Transfer to Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted should come out clean.
8. Cool: Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dessert effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 8g