Fruitcake Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 8 large eggs; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; One 1-pound container dried fruit mix; One 8-ounce container candied cherries, cut in half; 2 cups chopped walnuts; 10 large croissants, cubed (about ½ cups); Whiskey Sauce, recipe follows; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup whiskey; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

Nonstick cooking spray
8 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
One 1-pound container dried fruit mix
One 8-ounce container candied cherries, cut in half
2 cups chopped walnuts
10 large croissants, cubed (about ½ cups)
Whiskey Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup whiskey
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
3
Add the cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, candied fruit mix, candied cherries and pecans, whisking to combine.
4
Add the cubed croissants, tossing to coat.
5
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
7
Bake until the center is set, about 1 hour.
8
Cover with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning if necessary.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature with Whiskey Sauce.
10
In a medium saucepan, combine the cream and sugar.
11
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
12
Reduce the heat and simmer.
13
In a small bowl, combine the whiskey and cornstarch.
14
Add to the simmering cream mixture.
15
Cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
16
Remove from the heat.

1905

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick cooking spray, 8 large eggs, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruitcake Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

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