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Eggnog Bread Pudding -classic bread pudding gets a festive Christmas twist with eggnogg, perfect easy recipe for the holiday season.
This Eggnog Bread Pudding made with Brioche is the perfect festive treat.Easy, delicious comfort food, with the perfect Christmas twist that makes it extra special.
I love bread pudding and first had a traditional bread pudding ages ago when I was in my early twenties and living in England for school.It is a classic English dessert.It’s so warm and comforting and truly easy to make. It was often made to use up stale bread. This eggnog version is perfect for the holiday season.
To make this old classic a little extra special for Christmas I partnered with President’s Choice and made it with their new President’s Choice Brioche Bread and President’s Choice Eggnog. It was so good!
The rich buttery flavour of the brioche bread made the pudding extra special.And the best part of this recipe is that using eggnog as one of the main ingredients cut down on the ingredients and made this recipe super easy, but also so, so delicious.
If you’re a fan of eggnog, I think you’ll love this eggnog bread pudding recipe.The eggnog flavour adds so much to the dessert.
What To Serve It With
I served the Eggnog Bread Pudding with whipped cream as a holiday dessert. To make it mix heavy cream with vanilla extract, and sugar, you could even add a splash of rum to make it more festive.It was warm, but not piping hot.You can serve it hot, warm, or cold.It would be really delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream also, or a classic English custard sauce, or even eggnog custard, vanilla sauce, rum sauce, or caramel sauce.You could also dust it with a little powdered sugar before serving.
To make this Eggnog Bread Pudding even more special, you could add in some raisins, or pecans, or both to up the holiday flavors. We’ve made ours with brioche bread, but you can also try different types of bread like challah bread, egg bread, French bread, or even white bread.
I love this easy Egg nog Bread Pudding.It’s easy enough for any day you’d like to add a little holiday cheer to with simple grocery store ingredients, but special enough to be welcome at any party or special get together this Christmas. This is a great way to use up any leftover eggnog too.
Yield: 6 servings
Eggnog Bread Pudding
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Ingredients
- I loaf brioche bread
- 3 cups eggnog
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Non-stick Baking Spray
- Icing Sugar for dusting over the top
- Optional: raisins, pecans, or both
Instructions
- First cut your brioche into one inch cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl combine eggnog, eggs, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. (Make sure your butter isn't too hot, you don't want to cook the eggs at all.) Stir the egg mixture well.
- Add the all the bread cubes into the eggnog mixture in the large bowl, and stir to combine. Optional: add some raisins (or use cinnamon raisin bread) or add pecans, or both to the mixture. Let it sit 10 minutes or a couple of hours so the bread can absorb most of the liquid.
- Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray, and add in the soaked bread mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven 40-45 minutes, until set and golden brown on top.
- Serve hot, warm, or cold sprinkled with a little icing sugar. Serve with whipped cream, custard sauce, or ice cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 556Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 292mgSodium: 390mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 1gSugar: 46gProtein: 15g
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or in the casserole dish wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator, Serve at room temperature, or reheat in the microwave. This easy eggnog bread pudding is perfect for festive dessert rich flavor dessert for Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Day. With Eggnog Bread Pudding, life is really a party!
I partnered with President’s Choice for this post. All options, as always, are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Life is a Party possible.
More Recipe Inspiration
You might also like our Eggnog Cookies here.
And check out our Easy Apple Crisp in a Mason Jar here.
FAQs
Boozy eggnog will also continue to thicken in the fridge as it ages.
What makes eggnog better? ›
trick for turning it into a delightful holiday drink: I shake the eggnog in a co*cktail shaker with lots of ice—with or without alcohol—to dilute it a bit, make it light and frothy, and make it extra cold.
What is the best alcohol to mix with eggnog? ›
While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.
Can you eat 100 year old egg nog? ›
Safety. Century eggs prepared in traditional ways are generally safe to consume. However, there have been incidents of malpractice in century egg production that causes eggs to be contaminated.
Why isn't my eggnog thickening? ›
To make it thicker, use less milk. 1 cup of whole milk will make a smooth eggnog, but if you know that you like a thicker eggnog, stir in only ½ cup of milk.
What does eggnog do to your body? ›
Traditionally made with eggs, cream, milk, and sugar, no one would say that eggnog is a healthy drink. Even a small serving can pack significant amounts of calories, fat, saturated fat, and added sugars. And then there's the fact that homemade eggnog made with raw eggs can be a food-poisoning risk.
What makes eggnog unhealthy? ›
“While there are different eggnog recipes, most eggnog will typically contain high amounts of fat from cream and milk, and added sugar for sweetness,” said Cohn. The American Heart Association recommends that people consume no more than 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat every day to support heart health.
Is it OK to drink eggnog everyday? ›
“Think what's in it: heavy cream, milk, sugar, whipped eggs and alcohol.” And with the recommended serving size a paltry half a cup, eggnog is easy to over-indulge. High in fat and sugar, a single serving contains one-third of the fat Americans should eat daily.
Is Crown Royal good in eggnog? ›
Egg-cellent Eggnog Tips
Rum – I like dark rum in eggnog (Myers's is what I usually buy), but spiced rum would also be fabulous. Whiskey – I typically use Crown Royal, but use what you like or keep on hand.
Is vodka ok in eggnog? ›
This can be very delicious, particularly if you add a little sherry, though you will want to choose either an añejo or reposado tequila. Vodka? Try vanilla vodka or a homemade infusion with some seasonal spice like cinnamon or ginger. Most eggnog recipes can work with any of the three common spirits.
In a co*cktail shaker, shake the vodka and coffee liqueur together for 20 seconds. pour it over the crushed ice. Pour the eggnog over top and stir. Top with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and serve!
What liquid goes with eggnog? ›
However, there are a few things to consider when making your purchase at the liquor store.
- Brandy: Makes the Most Traditional Eggnog.
- Rum: Blends Seamlessly, Keeping the Eggnog Flavor Intact.
- Bourbon: Eggnog With a Kick.
When can babies have eggnog? After 12 months of age, if the eggnog is pasteurized and free of alcohol. While we generally recommend waiting until age 2 to introduce sugar into a toddler's diet, a small taste of pasteurized, alcohol-free eggnog on a special occasion after a child's first birthday is just fine.
Can you freeze eggnog? ›
Luckily, you can freeze eggnog and enjoy it safely past the holiday season. In fact, the sweet, custardy liquid is great to keep on hand to add extra flavor to recipes or speed up a quick and convenient breakfast (like this Eggnog French Toast Casserole).
What does aging eggnog do? ›
After intentionally tainting the drink with salmonella bacteria and studying the results in petri dishes, they discovered that aged eggnog is actually safer to drink than fresh eggnog made with raw eggs because the alcohol, after three weeks, kills any trace of salmonella.
What happens when eggnog goes bad? ›
If you're unsure whether eggnog has gone off, give it a whiff, and check for these signs: lumpy texture. spoiled milk smell. color change from beige or mild yellow.
Why does eggnog get better with age? ›
The idea? Make a batch of eggnog and let it age for at least three weeks in the refrigerator before drinking. The rest period supposedly drives off eggy taste while giving the other flavors a chance to meld. At the same time, the alcohol has a chance to kill any potential pathogens in the mix.
What's the difference between classic and old fashioned eggnog? ›
Old-Fashioned Eggnog
Usually, compared to classic eggnog, this version is stronger and creamier in taste and texture. Top it off with freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon sticks.
