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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
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.
How to make eggnog better? ›
Bonus Additions for Store-Bought Eggnog
- nutmeg.
- cloves.
- cinnamon.
- pumpkin pie spice.
- apple pie spice.
- pure vanilla extract.
- almond extract.
- coffee.
Boozy eggnog will also continue to thicken in the fridge as it ages.
What kind of rum do you use for eggnog? ›
Avoid white rum because it's too light and transparent. Instead, choose a gold or aged rum. For a fun twist similar to rye whiskey, go with spiced rum. For the best of both classics, pour both brandy and rum, splitting them equally in the eggnog.
What should you not mix with alcohol? ›
Examples of common medications known to interact negatively with alcohol
- Benzodiazepines. Commonly prescribed for anxiety and sleep, benzodiazepines include alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan). ...
- “Z-drugs” for insomnia. ...
- Antidepressants.
Though rare, there is the potential that eggnog will curdle when it's mixed with alcohol. That's typically due to too much acid interacting with the dairy. This can come from high-proof liquor or milk that's either lower in fat or going sour. For the best eggnog, use fresh, preferably whole, milk.
How much alcohol to add to eggnog? ›
Alcohol: If you want to add alcohol to your eggnog, start with ¼ cup brandy, bourbon, rum or whisky added at the same time as the vanilla, or after cooling the eggnog. Add more to taste, if desired.
Is alcoholic eggnog better hot or cold? ›
Is Eggnog Served Hot or Cold? Eggnog is traditionally served as a punch at parties, and as such, is usually chilled or room temperature. However, warmed eggnog is also a delightful treat. In this case, we say "to each your own!" Enjoy your eggnog however you like it.
Why is my homemade eggnog so thick? ›
One Stack Exchange user says it's possible for fresh eggnog to be chunky if the milk, egg, and sugar aren't mixed enough during pasteurization. This would cause the cream to separate from the milk during cooling. The cream, which is just milk fat, will appear as solid chunks in your eggnog.
Can you eat 100 year old egg nog? ›
Century eggs prepared in traditional ways are generally safe to consume.
“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.
What are the effects of too much eggnog? ›
“That's because all of these can compound into a difficult-to-digest situation, requiring digestive enzymes like lactase, sucrase and alcohol dehydrogenase to kick into high gear all at the same time. This could lead to gas, diarrhea, cramping or abdominal pain within 30 minutes to a few hours after drinking.”
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.
Can you just add rum to store bought eggnog? ›
If you're looking for a traditional approach, spike store-bought eggnog using your favorite liquor like brandy, bourbon, or rum. This super-simple recipe makes six 6½-ounce servings.
Can I use vodka instead of rum in eggnog? ›
It's a fabulous addition to any Christmas party, quick enough to shake up for unexpected guests, and a festive way to drink your holiday eggnog. Unlike most eggnog recipes, this version skips the dark spirits and rum and uses vanilla-flavored vodka instead.
Does eggnog taste better with alcohol? ›
The amount of alcohol put in eggnog has no written rule, but it tastes best with 1 part spirit for every 5 parts eggnog. The alcohol takes away the rich and sweet taste of the eggnog, so if you're looking for a more bitter drink you can add extra alcohol.
What goes good with eggnog? ›
The best side dishes to serve with eggnog are biscuits, tapioca pudding, almond milk yogurt, chocolate cake, creme brulee donuts, candied pecans, cornbread, cinnamon rolls, fruitcake, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and chocolate fondue.
Is vodka and eggnog good? ›
The eggnog white russian co*cktail is perfect for the holiday season! Coffee liqueur mixed with vanilla vodka and eggnog and topped with freshly grated nutmeg is the perfect treat and oh-so festive!
Is fireball and eggnog good? ›
I love easy winter co*cktails that can be made as an individual co*cktail or in a pitcher for a holiday party. This Eggnog mixed with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is packed with flavor. It reminds me of sitting in front of the fireplace with the Christmas tree lit up at night taking a deep breath.
