Description
A deliciously comforting dessert that embraces the festive spirit of the season with rich eggnog-infused custard and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (400g) day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups (720ml) prepared eggnog
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rum or bourbon (optional)
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (80g) golden raisins (optional)
- ¼ cup (30g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bread: Cut bread into cubes and layer in a buttered baking dish, sprinkling with raisins and nuts if desired.
- Create the Eggnog Custard: Whisk together eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and rum until smooth.
- Soak and Prep: Let bread soak in the custard for at least 30 minutes, pressing down occasionally, then drizzle melted butter over top.
- Bake to Perfection: Place baking dish in a roasting pan filled with hot water and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Eggnog Sauce: Combine additional eggnog, sugar, rum, melted butter, and nutmeg in a saucepan, stirring until thickened.
- Rest and Serve: Let the pudding rest for 15-20 minutes, then serve warm drizzled with eggnog sauce and optional nutmeg dust.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 225mg