Cranberry Bread Pudding and Amaretto Sauce

Indulge in the cozy elegance of Cranberry Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce, a dessert that combines rich flavors and comforting textures. Made with soft challah or brioche bread and speckled with tart dried cranberries, this dish is soaked in a spiced custard infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg before being baked to golden perfection. Topped with a velvety Amaretto sauce—a luscious mix of butter, cream, and almond liqueur—every bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and sophistication. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch, or an impressive ending to any meal, this make-ahead-friendly recipe is a must-try for lovers of decadent, festive desserts. Keywords: cranberry bread pudding, Amaretto sauce, holiday dessert, festive recipes, bread pudding recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Challah or brioche bread
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 4 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing)
• 0.25 cup Amaretto liqueur
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons Heavy cream (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 2

Cut the challah or brioche bread into bite-sized cubes and spread them evenly in the greased baking dish.

Step 3

Sprinkle the dried cranberries evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring an even distribution.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low until warm but not boiling.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 6

Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.

Step 7

Pour the custard evenly over the bread and cranberries, gently pressing down with a spatula to soak all the bread cubes. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the custard.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 9

To make the Amaretto sauce, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 10

Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and heavy cream until smooth.

Step 11

Stir in the Amaretto liqueur and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 12

Serve the bread pudding warm with a generous drizzle of the Amaretto sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3455.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9449.2

Total Fat 290.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2011.6mg	0%
Sodium 8627.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1482.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.2g	0%
Total Sugars 663.5g
Protein 241.6g	0%

Vitamin D 411.2IU	0%
Calcium 1827.5mg	0%
Iron 64.9mg	0%
Potassium 3195.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 62.3%