Festive Cinnamon Swirl Eggnog Bread Pudding
A warm, comforting bread pudding infused with eggnog and cinnamon, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups bread, cubed
- 2 cups eggnog
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins or cranberries (optional)
- Butter for greasing
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish generously with butter.
- Whisk together the eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until combined.
- Soak the cubed bread in the creamy mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly soaked.
- Fold in optional raisins or cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, optionally sprinkling a bit of extra cinnamon on top.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes until golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Rest slightly before serving, dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better texture. For variations, swap in different breads like brioche, or add chocolate chips for a decadent twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg