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Eggnog Bread Pudding

Modified: Sep 2, 2025 · Published: Dec 8, 2017 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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This Eggnog Bread Pudding is the ultimate holiday dessert. You'll love this rich brioche bread soaked in creamy eggnog custard, baked until golden, and topped with whipped cream or custard sauce. It’s the perfect Christmas treat for eggnog lovers and a great way to use up leftover eggnog. Plus, you can make it ahead of time, making it great for busy holiday entertaining.

Eggnog bread pudding in a baking dish, ready to be served.
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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Eggnog Bread Pudding Ingredients
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Instructions
  • What To Serve It With
  • Make Ahead and Storage
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Dessert Recipe Inspiration
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It's quick and easy to make -one bowl and 10 minutes prep.
  • We love this holiday twist to an old classic that makes it extra special.
  • It's delicious and creamy, and perfect for any eggnog lover.
  • You can make it ahead of time, and keep in the fridge until you're ready to bake it.

This was delicious! Easy to make and everyone loved it. Better than traditional bread pudding. -Judy, Via Pinterest

This Eggnog Bread Pudding is the perfect festive treat. Easy, delicious comfort food, with a Christmas twist that makes it extra special.

I 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 lovely for the holiday season.

The rich buttery flavour of the brioche bread makes the pudding extra special. And the best part of this recipe is that using eggnog as one of the main ingredients cuts down on the ingredients and makes this recipe super quick and easy, but also so, so delicious.

You might also like our Pumpkin Bread Pudding, Easy Bailey's French Toast, or Caramel Apple Trifle.

I love this easy eggnog 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 my favorite way to use up any leftover eggnog or bread during the holidays.

Eggnog Bread Pudding Ingredients

Eggnog bread pudding ingredients on a wood table.

Full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.

  • Brioche Bread: We used brioche bread for our eggnog bread pudding because it adds a wonderful richness to the dessert. You could also use egg bread.
  • Eggnog: In place of regular cream or milk this recipe uses eggnog, which adds wonderful flavor to the dish.
  • Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These traditional eggnog spices add warmth and a holiday taste to the meal. We've used fresh grated nutmeg which is full of flavour, but regular ground nutmeg is fine in this dish also.

Substitutions

  • Brioche Bread: If you don't have brioche or egg bread for this dish you and substitute a French loaf or even regular white bread or try raisin bread. The brioche adds a richness to the dish, but it's also delicious made with regular bread.
  • Gluten Free: If you are on a gluten free diet you can substitute gluten free bread for the bread in this recipe.

Variations

  • Raisin Bread or Raisins: I also like to make this dish with raisin bread egg bread. A regular raisin cinnamon bread would be a great choice also. You can also add in ½-1 cup of raisins separately. Be sure to soak the dried raisins in some warm water for a few minutes to plump them up, then drain them before adding to the bread cubes.
  • Pecans: If you'd like to add a little crunch to the dish, you can add ½-1 cup pecans with or without the raisins. Just chop and add to the bread cubes.
  • Dried Cranberries: To make this festive dish even more festive you can try adding in ½ cup of dry cranberries to the bread cube mixture.

Instructions

Eggnog bread pudding ingredients, including cubed pieces of brioche bread, eggs, and eggnog.

Step 1: To make the eggnog bread pudding, first cut your brioche into one inch cubes.

Making eggnog custard for eggnog bread pudding in a bowl, with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Step 2: 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.

Brioche bread cubes in eggnog custard to make an eggnog bread pudding.

Step 3: 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.

Eggnog bread pudding baked in a square dish with a golden top and icing sugar sprinkled on top.

Step 4: 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 F 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.

Christmas dessert eggnog bread pudding with whipped cream topping.

What To Serve It With

  • Whipped Cream: 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. We served the eggnog warm, but not piping hot. You can serve it hot, warm, or cold. 
  • Ice Cream: It is also 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.
  • Sauces: You could also add a little drizzle of caramel sauce or whiskey sauce with your eggnog bread pudding. And for the chocolate lovers, a drizzle of chocolate sauce over the top is delicious too.
Eggnog bread pudding scooped out of a glass baking dish.


Make Ahead and Storage

You can make this dish ahead of time, which makes it perfect for holiday entertaining. Prepare the dish, but do not bake it, up to a day ahead of time and store the unbaked bread pudding in the refrigerator. Just before your guests arrive, bake the eggnog bread pudding and serve warm.

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.

Top Tip: Use this recipe to use up any leftover eggnog during the holiday season.

If you're a fan of eggnog, this dessert is perfect for Christmas Eve, Christmas, or New Year's Day. And if you need to bring a dish to a holiday party, make it this one. With Eggnog Bread Pudding, life is really a party!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use stale bread for eggnog bread pudding?

Bread pudding is often made with stale bread. It's a great way to use up stale bread. But you can also make it with fresh bread.

Can I make eggnog bread pudding gluten free?

Yes, just substitute gluten free bread for the brioche or regular bread in this recipe.

Can I make eggnog bread pudding ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the dish, but do not bake it. Store in the refrigerator up to a day ahead, and bake just before serving.

How do I reheat eggnog bread pudding?

The quickest and easiest way to reheat your eggnog bread pudding, without drying it out, is in the microwave.

Serving of eggnog bread pudding with whipped cream on a plate.

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Recipe

Eggnog bread pudding in a baking dish, ready to be served.

Eggnog Bread Pudding

Traditional bread pudding gets a holiday makeover with eggnog.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 556kcal
Author: Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf brioche bread
  • 3 cups eggnog
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Non-stick Baking Spray
  • 2 teaspoon Icing Sugar for dusting over the top
  • ½ - 1 cup 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 F degree preheated oven 40-45 minutes, until set and golden brown on top.
  • Serve hot, warm, or cold, sprinkled with a little icing sugar and accompanied by whipped cream, custard sauce, or ice cream.

Notes

Use this recipe to use up any leftover eggnog.
Feel free to add in raisins, pecans, or dried cranberries.
Serve with whipped cream, custard sauce, or ice cream.
Store this dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g
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Comments

  1. Dannyelle says

    January 13, 2025 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    Love this easy and delicious dessert, and it's perfect for any eggnog lovers!

  2. Dannyelle says

    January 23, 2024 at 11:42 pm

    Hi Kelly,
    Yes make it the night before and cook in the morning. Enjoy!

  3. Kelly says

    November 09, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Hi! Can I soak it overnight to pop in the oven at breakfast?

  4. Dannyelle says

    March 21, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Hi Teri, an average bread loaf is about 10 cups when cubed.
    Dannyelle

  5. Dannyelle says

    March 21, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    Hi Deb, yes this recipe needs to be refrigerated, lots of milk and eggs in it.
    Dannyelle

  6. Deb D says

    December 29, 2021 at 10:16 am

    Does this have to be refrigerated?

  7. Teri says

    December 28, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    How many cups of brioche bread in a loaf?

  8. dnr says

    December 11, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Hi Rebecca, yes you can certainly double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. I hope you enjoy it, all the best
    Dannyelle

  9. Rebecca says

    December 03, 2020 at 10:43 pm

    Oops,,,,, I meant to type a 9 x 13 sized baking dish.

  10. Rebecca says

    December 03, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    Would I double the recipe (exactly) to make it in a 9x11 pan?

  11. dnr says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Hi Julie, yes I think milk as a substitute for the eggnog should work fine. Enjoy!
    Dannyelle

  12. Julie says

    September 23, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Can I substitute milk for eggnog if it's not Christmas?

  13. dnr says

    November 27, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    Hi Carly, I have added it to the recipe, it's just a garnish at the end. And yes icing sugar is powdered sugar. I googled it and apparently there are different names for it depending where you live. I'm in Canada and this is a common name for it here. All the best, Dannyelle

  14. Carly Smith says

    November 27, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    When do you use the icing sugar? That is powdered sugar, right?

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