Eggnog Bread Pudding | Kara Lydon

The right dessert to serve for the vacations, this eggnog bread pudding is deliciously wealthy and comfortable with heat spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Don’t skip the recent buttered rum sauce to drizzle over prime!Undecided what to carry to the vacation celebration or household brunch?

Nicely you’ve come to the appropriate place, as a result of this brioche eggnog bread pudding with a scorching buttered rum sauce may make you win “finest vacation dessert!”

Not solely is it a good way to make use of up leftover eggnog, the creamy candy texture takes solely about an hour to make! SO straightforward to make, among the finest recipes to make use of up leftover eggnog or bread, and it’s scrumptious each time!

If you already know me in any respect, you already know that bread pudding is my favourite dessert! That’s why we’ve additionally bought a gingerbread bread pudding on the positioning together with a sluggish cooker pumpkin bread pudding.

Components You’ll Want

Notes on Components

brioche bread: i used brioche bread however challah bread or french bread/baguette would additionally work nicely. If you happen to didn’t have time to dry out your bread, toast cubes within the oven at 350 levels F for 8-10 minutes.
eggnog: gives a custardy sweetness. If lactose illiberal or on the lookout for another attempt Rice Nog or Soy Nog.
butter: only for greasing – may very well be salted or unsalted! Whichever you favor.
cinnamon: provides an earthy, maple taste with somewhat kick!
nutmeg: one in every of my favourite spices and provides a yummy nuttiness to the dessert.
toasted pecans: utterly non-compulsory however I really like the crunch and texture they supply!

Gear You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – for those who make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Baking dish

Mixing bowl

Learn how to Make Eggnog Bread Pudding

1. Toast your bread cubes. You need to be sure that the bread you’re utilizing is totally dry (both leaving the bread cubes out for a day or toasting it). If you happen to’re toasting the cubes, unfold them out evenly between two baking sheets in a single layer and toast, stirring midway by, for at 350 levels F for 5-10 minutes. Toast for nearer to five minutes for those who already left your bread out nevertheless it may very well be somewhat extra dry and near 10 minutes in case your bread remains to be recent.
2. Make the custard. In a big bowl, whisk collectively eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and eggnog till mixed. I wish to whisk the eggs first after which add the remainder of the elements so the eggs are totally included.
3. Pour custard onto the bread cubes. Switch bread cubes to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour custard combination slowly and evenly over prime of bread in order that simply the perimeters and corners of the bread are uncovered.
4. Cowl bread pudding. Let the bread soak for 20-Half-hour at room temperature or you’ll be able to retailer within the fridge as much as in a single day.
5. Bake till pudding is about. The ought to middle puff up and jiggle barely, and a thermometer inserted into the middle learn at the least 160 levels F, about 45-55 minutes.
6. Let cool. If you happen to serve your pudding scorching or too heat, it’s going to nonetheless be gooey and mushy. If that’s your most well-liked texture, go for it! In order for you it to be extra set, let it cool for some time on a wire rack, at the least Half-hour.
7. Elective: Serve with powdered sugar and/or scorching buttered rum sauce.

Skilled Suggestions

1. If you happen to let the pudding soak in a single day, remember to let come near room temperature earlier than baking.
2. Bread pudding texture ought to be creamy, barely moist, and set, however not dry or curdled.
3. If you happen to like a extra uniform bread pudding with a flat prime (and fewer crispy edges), press down bread cubes into the combination utilizing a spoon so that each one the bread is submerged.
4. If you happen to lower your bread pudding whereas it’s nonetheless scorching, it’s going to nonetheless be mushy and gooey. In order for you your bread pudding to be extra set, let it cool for at the least Half-hour on a wire rack. You can too let it cool within the fridge if you need it to be totally set / need to serve it chilly.

Recipe FAQs

What does eggnog style like?

Eggnog is a candy and creamy beverage generally served at Christmas time! Eggnog is much like a custard and will be served plain, or with added cinnamon/spices but in addition is a superb addition to dishes (assume rather than heavy cream or buttermilk).

Can I substitute the eggnog with milk?

Sure! Eggnog could be a alternative for buttermilk or milk in sure recipes, and vice versa. The eggnog provides a sure vacation taste, however for those who aren’t an enormous fan be at liberty to substitute for buttermilk or milk!

What bread can I take advantage of for bread pudding?

Though at some point previous Brioche bread will likely be finest for this dish, you’ll be able to sub for any loaf bread that’s sturdy and tastes good (assume candy bread)! If you happen to can’t discover brioche I like to recommend subbing for Challah, a Pullman Loaf, or French Bread.

Why is my bread pudding soggy within the center?

In case your bread pudding is soggy within the center, it means you both didn’t bake it lengthy sufficient otherwise you didn’t let it cool lengthy sufficient. For bread pudding to set, it wants BOTH to occur. Strive baking somewhat lengthy longer and/or let it cool longer. You can too let the bread pudding cool within the fridge to set if you wish to serve it chilly. I like to recommend letting it cool for at the least Half-hour (will nonetheless be heat) or for those who really need it totally set, let it cool for an hour (to room temperature).

Storage and Preparation

Eggnog Bread Pudding leftovers will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-5 days. Leftovers will be reheated within the microwave or within the oven however I like so as to add a splash or two of milk earlier than heating in order that it may possibly get crispy once more! If reheating within the oven, cowl the bread pudding with foil to maintain it moist. For a crispy prime, uncover the bread pudding for the final two minutes of heating.

You can too freeze leftover bread pudding within the freezer for as much as three months. Be sure it’s cooled to room temperature first then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap after which retailer in a freezer bag. If you happen to’re storing within the freezer, remember to not add any sauce to the bread pudding earlier than you freeze it in any other case you’ll be left with soggy pudding.

For extra festive vacation dessert inspiration, try my different recipes beneath!
Sluggish Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Fast Caramel Sauce
Eggnog Pull Aside Bread
No Bake Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes
Gingerbread Bread Pudding with Eggnog Sauce
No Bake Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

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