Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding
Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This rich and indulgent dish transforms stale bread into a warm, custardy delight infused with buttery rum and aromatic spices. Each bite offers a cozy hug for your taste buds, making it a crowd-pleaser that evokes nostalgic holiday memories. Serve it warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, melted butter, rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Gently fold in the torn bread pieces until coated. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use brioche or French bread for best results. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for added texture. For a non-alcoholic version, replace rum with apple cider or additional vanilla extract.