Gingerbread Bread Pudding
Transform your holiday dessert game with this decadent Gingerbread Bread Pudding, a festive twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring cubes of day-old French bread or brioche soaked in a rich molasses custard spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, this dish delivers all the warm, nostalgic flavors of gingerbread in every bite. Baked to golden perfection and optionally topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream, it’s an irresistible combination of creamy, spiced indulgence and lightly crisped edges. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy winter treat, this easy-to-make bread pudding comes together with just 20 minutes of prep time and serves up to eight. Bring the aroma of spiced molasses and vanilla to your home with this must-try dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (French loaf or brioche)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, molasses, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
Pour the wet mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish, pressing down gently to ensure all the bread is soaked.
Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the liquid.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.2 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 163.9 g | 820% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1706 mg | 569% | |
| Sodium | 10224 mg | 445% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1399.8 g | 509% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 439.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.6 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.6 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 2042 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 57.9 mg | 322% | |
| Potassium | 5523 mg | 118% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
