Cozy Apple Cider Donut Bread Pudding: 50 Minutes Comfort
This Apple Cider Donut Bread Pudding recipe captures the cozy flavors of fall. It’s a warm and comforting dessert, perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the apple cider, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add the bread cubes to the wet ingredients and gently toss to coat. Let the bread soak for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure it absorbs the liquid.
- Stir in the chopped pecans, if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch of fall flavor, you can add a teaspoon of apple pie spice to the mixture.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- This bread pudding can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 35g
- Sodium: Approximately 250mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 8g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg