In the event you can handle to avoid wasting just a few cups from the bottle, you may make this breakfast slash dessert all December lengthy. This Eggnog Bread Pudding is welcome for dessert, brunch, or Christmas morning breakfast. It is really easy to make, and doesn’t require any cooking on the range high!

In my home, I’ve to right away reserve 2 cups of eggnog from the bottle with the intention to make this recipe. Some individuals in my home groan about this, however the reward of eggnog bread pudding is all the time price it.

In the event you’re an eggnog lover, have you ever made my small batch of eggnog? It is useful for late evening cravings. This recipe for bread pudding requires a full 2 cups of already made eggnog, and you’ll completely use my recipe for a small batch right here. (Be sure you use 1 cup of heavy cream as a substitute of ¾ cup), and simply so you understand: folding within the egg whites continues to be non-obligatory.

Elements

• Butter. One stick (½ cup) of unsalted butter, melted. You may additionally want an additional tablespoon of butter for greasing the pan.
• Bread. Purchase a one-pound (16 ounce) package deal of sliced Italian bread. It is going to be about 10-11 slices of bread. That is non-obligatory, however dice the bread into 1-2″ cubes and let it dry in a single day on the counter to go barely stale. This may assist it soak up the eggnog combination higher. If you do not have time for this step, it is okay!
• Eggnog. Two cups of full-fat heavy wealthy eggnog.
• Entire Milk. An equal quantity of entire milk. Don’t use skim milk for eggnog bread pudding, please.
• Rum. Including one-third cup of darkish rum is fully non-obligatory, however darkish rum is the standard addition to eggnog to make it barely boozy. You may also use whiskey or brandy as a substitute.
• Sugar. One-half cup of granulated sugar.
• Eggs. 5 giant eggs provides the bread pudding its elevate and fluffiness.
• Nutmeg. The traditional taste of eggnog is nutmeg, and regardless that there may be some within the precise eggnog, we will freshly grate in an extra teaspoon of it. It is actually finest if you should buy the entire nutmeg berries and grate them your self utilizing a microplane grater. Grate it right into a small bowl after which measure out one teaspoon.
• Cinnamon. Including a small quantity of floor cinnamon (½ teaspoon) brings sweetness and heat to the eggnog bread pudding.
• Vanilla Extract. One teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Salt. One-half teaspoon of salt to steadiness the flavors right here.
• For Serving: whipped cream and additional nutmeg.

Make Forward Directions

As written, this recipe has a one-hour chill time earlier than baking in order that the eggnog custard combination soaks into the bread effectively. Nonetheless, you may make the eggnog custard in a single day and retailer it individually. An hour earlier than you intend to bake, pour it over the bread cubes and let soak.

How you can Retailer Leftovers

I’ll preserve this eggnog bread pudding on the counter for at some point earlier than I transfer it to the fridge. As a result of it technically accommodates dairy and eggs, leftovers must be refrigerated and consumed inside 3 days. Reheat slices within the microwave or oven to crisp up earlier than serving.

Eggnog Bread Pudding Recipe Diversifications

• Cinnamon Sugar – Omit the eggnog and substitute with half and half. Omit the nutmeg and use 1 teaspoon cinnamon as an alternative, for a complete of 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon. Simply earlier than baking, sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar on high.
• Vegan – I examined this recipe with a vegan eggnog, and it labored effectively. Nonetheless, I nonetheless used all different substances (butter, eggs, and milk), so the recipe was not actually vegan. I simply needed you to know {that a} vegan eggnog may very well be used.
• Alcohol – You should use brandy, whiskey, or darkish rum for this recipe.