Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Walnut Bread Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A warm, festive bread pudding featuring cinnamon-spiced apples and crunchy walnuts, perfect for Christmas dessert. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs day-old brioche bread, apples, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cups, cubed into 1-inch pieces day-old brioche bread
3 medium, peeled, cored, and diced apples
1 cup, roughly chopped walnuts
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Spread 8 cups cubed day-old brioche bread evenly in the dish.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté 3 diced medium apples with 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup granulated sugar for 5 minutes until apples are tender and fragrant. Spread the apples evenly over the bread cubes.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts evenly on top of the apple layer.
Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
Step 5: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, apples, and walnuts, pressing gently to submerge the bread. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb.
Step 6: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup.