Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce is a warm, comforting dessert that marries the festive flavors of eggnog and soft bread. Topped with a rich rum sauce, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Its creamy texture and aromatic spices will have everyone coming back for seconds, making it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale French or brioche bread, torn into pieces
- 2 cups eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark or spiced rum
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Place torn bread in the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the bread and let soak for 15 minutes.
- For the rum sauce, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in rum and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Bake pudding for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Drizzle warm rum sauce over servings before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in chocolate chips or dried fruits. Substitute traditional eggnog with spiced nog for an extra flavor kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat to enjoy later.