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    Home » Blog » Bread

    25 Festive Bread Pudding Recipes

    Published: Dec 1, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cozy bread pudding recipes are perfect for a festive holiday brunch or a comforting warm dessert on a chilly evening. Delicious flavors can include fresh fruit, chocolate, and crunchy nuts and assorted fillings. Perfect for using up a bit of leftover homemade bread for an easy Easter brunch or Christmas dessert.

    A photo collage shows a variety of bread pudding recipes.

    Bread pudding just might be one of my husband's very favorite desserts. There's something just so comforting about a crispy topped bread pudding with rich custard filling.

    If you're looking for a new way to use up some of your leftover bread machine bread, it's a great idea to keep these easy bread pudding recipes in your pocket.

    Don't miss my super easy challah bread recipe. It would be the perfect base for just about any bread pudding recipe on this list and it only takes a few minutes to pop the ingredients into your bread machine.

    Bread Pudding Recipes

    Bread pudding is such an amazing dish: it can have pretty much any flavor on Earth and it's the perfect way to use stale bread as well as brioche, donuts, croissants, and other bread products. Especially now in this period of uncertainty when trips to the store are often kept at a minimum it's truly wonderful when we adapt and learn to make do with very little.

    Here are some amazing bread pudding recipes to help you avoid throwing away old bread. Instead you can turn it into a decadent dessert without too much effort. Nevertheless, I don't think anyone will hold it against you if end up intentionally aging your bread just to make some scrumptious pudding.

    Keep in mind that bread pudding can be easily customized so feel free to give it a new spin with the ingredients you have on hand. If you find a new and delicious flavor combination I would love to hear it!

    Photo Credit: peanutblossom.com

    Chocolate Pear Bread Pudding

    Fresh ripe pears layered in between thin challah bread slices with the bottom glazed in a layer of dark chocolate. Your family will love this easy dessert any time of the day!

    Easy Panettone Bread Pudding

    Panettone is an Italian dessert usually enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. The sweet and fluffy bread is now enjoyed all around the world! Citrusy flavors and dried fruit make this bread pudding a flavorful dessert perfect for feeding a crowd.

    Photo Credit: lifeloveandsugar.com

    Classic Bread Pudding Recipe

    Can you ever go wrong with the classic bread pudding? I don't think so. Plus, it's perfect when you're running low on supplies and you don't have fresh ingredients on hand.

    Photo Credit: spicysouthernkitchen.com

    Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding

    Do you have a dozen of stale Krispy Creme or any other glazed donuts? This recipe is skillfully tailored to turn them into a decadent creamy perfection!

    Photo Credit: inspiredtaste.net

    Nutella Bread Pudding Recipe

    Nutella is such a common pantry ingredient and the perfect one to give richness to any sweet treat. Paired with some old croissants they can quickly become your kids' favorite dessert.

    Photo Credit: skinnytaste.com

    Dark Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding

    This dark chocolate bread pudding has a very rich taste so it makes a great treat for a special occasion.

    Photo Credit: mybakingaddiction.com

    Irish Bread Pudding

    A boozy dessert made with Irish bread is just the way to celebrate St. Patrick's. The whiskey caramel sauce makes this bread pudding extra decadent.

    Photo Credit: tastesbetterfromscratch.com

    Raspberry Bread Pudding With Vanilla Cream Sauce

    Raspberries and vanilla cream sauce make a heavenly combination. They just go so well together I can't see this dessert lasting too long.

    Photo Credit: bakeatmidnite.com

    Slow Cooker Donut Bread Pudding

    Here is an easy way to use donuts that are a day old. Nevertheless, you can use bread and increase the amount of sugar and spices used. The slower cooker will do the heavy lifting.

    Photo Credit: tasteandtellblog.com

    Eggnog Croissant Bread Pudding

    An easy baked dessert that tastes like eggnog? This recipe might make it onto my December favorites list.

    Photo Credit: thewanderlustkitchen.com

    Capirotada (Costa Rican Chocolate Bread Pudding)

    If there's a flavor you can't go wrong with it's definitely chocolate. Even if you're not an expert in the kitchen this recipe is so easy and delicious it will come out perfect.

    Photo Credit: browneyedbaker.com

    Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

    Cinnamon rolls are one of the most sinful treats but they are not the quickest dessert to make. A cinnamon roll-flavored bread pudding is a much faster alternative and tastes delicious.

    Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

    Easy Banana Bread Pudding

    I love avoiding food waste and this recipe lets you use old bread and overripe bananas at the same time to enjoy a sinfully delicious dessert.

    Photo Credit: pizzazzerie.com

    Lemon Bread Pudding

    This lemony treat belongs in your backyard at a cozy meeting with friends and family on a scorching summer day. Am I right?

    Photo Credit: iambaker.net

    Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding

    Chocolate and caramel meet in this creamy bread pudding recipe that will probably disappear in minutes.

    Photo Credit: hungryhappenings.com

    Bread Pudding With Chai Caramel Sauce

    The spin on the classic caramel sauce is worth a try if you're a fan of chai latte. Even more, you'll find valuable info as to what types of bread you can use for bread pudding to get the best results.

    Photo Credit: unicornsinthekitchen.com

    Challah Bread Pudding Recipe

    The pear flavor really shines with a bit of cardamom mixed in and the challah bread keeps this pudding moist and fluffy.

    Photo Credit: recipegirl.com

    Maple Custard Bread Pudding

    I can totally see this as a great Christmas morning breakfast idea. Bread soaked in a delicious egg custard that also includes maple syrup. It would make even Santa happy!

    Photo Credit: dessertfortwo.com

    Bread Pudding Mugs

    Dessert for two can't get any easier than these delicious bread pudding mugs. When you have a chocolate "emergency" this treat can be a life-saver.

    Photo Credit: happyfoodstube.com

    Brioche Bread Pudding

    The popular French sweet bread is perfect for making pudding and yes, the cinnamon sauce is worth all those extra calories!

    Photo Credit: tidymom.net

    Chocolate Bread Pudding

    If you've been searching for a super creamy and rich chocolate bread pudding recipe I am sure you will love this one. The raspberries are optional and can be replaced with other fruit.

    Photo Credit: joyfullymad.com

    Vanilla Tequila Bread Pudding

    Isn't this the most comforting and heart-warming dessert you could eat on a cold winter day? You might already have all the ingredients sitting in the pantry.

    Photo Credit: mybakingaddiction.com

    Pumpkin Bread Pudding

    Are your pumpkin cravings getting more and more serious? I am pretty sure this pumpkin bread pudding will please you and any younger pumpkin fans in your home. The recipe is made with a smooth pumpkin custard so get ready for some divine creamy goodness.

    Photo Credit: magnoliadays.com

    Pear Walnut Bread Pudding

    This dessert is of German inspiration but the pear flavor combined with crunchy walnuts and a delicious vanilla sauce will make your belly happy no matter where you are from.

    A photo collage shows a variety of bread pudding recipes with the caption: "25 Delicious Bread Pudding Recipes"

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