Mrs. Claus' Eggnog Bread Pudding

Cinnamon-raisin bread is used, along with more raisins, candied cherries, dried cranberries, eggnog and apple cider in this traditional dessert variation.

• Email Recipe
• Print Recipe
•        

Ingredients:

• 8 cups day-old cinnamon-raisin bread, torn into pieces
• 1 cup dark raisins
• 1 cup goldens raisins and/or candied cherries
• 1/2 cup Craisins
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups eggnog
• Caramel or buttered rum sauce

Method

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, mix bread pieces, raisins, cherries, Craisins and cinnamon. In a medium bowl, combine butter, sugar, and apple cider. Beat in eggs until well blended. Add eggnog then pour over bread mixture and lightly toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes. Bake for 1 hour or until set. Serve warm with caramel or buttered rum sauce.

Notes: If you like bread pudding, you'll love this version.

Number of servings: 12-15

Submitted By: bbqueen_kj
View all recipes by this user