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If comfort food had a cozy sweater and a glass of something smooth, it’d be this Irish whiskey bread pudding. Creamy, custardy, and studded with plump raisins (or chocolate chips, if you’re having a mood), it's the kind of dessert that hugs you from the inside. But because The Skinny Fork refuses to let indulgence bully nutrition, this version trims the guilt—without sacrificing that warm, boozy charm.

Why you’ll love it

Classic feels with a health-conscious twist: whole-grain bread, reduced sugar, and a lighter custard base keep calories in check while preserving texture.
Deep, toasty flavor: brown butter and a splash of Irish whiskey bring toasted, caramel notes that make every bite feel decadent.
Flexible and forgiving: make it ahead, freeze portions, or swap mix-ins to suit cravings and pantry life.

Healthy swaps explained

Whole-grain or sprouted bread keeps fiber and nutrients high; slightly stale bread soaks up custard better.
Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein with less fat than heavy cream.
Maple syrup or light brown sugar lends caramel notes with a lower glycemic profile when used moderately.

Make-ahead tip

Assemble the pudding in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. This actually helps flavors meld and saves morning (or party) stress.

Irish Whiskey Bread Pudding

Yield: 6

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Creamy, custardy, and studded with plump raisins (or chocolate chips, if you’re having a mood), it's the kind of dessert that hugs you from the inside.

Ingredients

1 C. Reduced Fat Milk
2 Tbsp. Butter
1/4 C. Sugar
1 Whole Large Egg
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 C. Irish Whiskey
3 C. Rye Swirl Bread
1/4 C. Raisins

Whiskey Sauce

1/4 C. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Butter
1 1/2 Tsp. Irish Whisky
1 Tbsp. Whipping Cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly coat the inside of 3 ramekins with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
Place the 1 C. Reduced Fat Milk and 2 Tbsp. Butter into a small sauce pan over medium heat to melt the butter and heat the milk.
Cut the Rye Swirl Bread into 1" pieces to get 3 cups. Put the 3 C. Rye Swirl Bread in a large bowl.
Whisk together the 1 Whole Large Egg, 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon, 1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg, and 1/4 C. Irish Whiskey together in a medium bowl.
Pour the egg mixture and milk mixture over the Rye Swirl Bread.
Stir in the 1/4 C. Raisins.
Divide the bread mixture evenly among the three prepared ramekins.
Transfer the ramekins to the oven to bake for 40-50 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Once done, remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
While the bread pudding is cooling, place the 1/4 C. Brown Sugar, 2 Tbsp. Butter, 1 1/2 Tsp. Irish Whisky, 1 Tbsp. Whipping Cream into a small sauce pan and heat over medium heat until smooth and the sugar has melted fully.
Once done, drizzle evenly over each of the bread puddings and enjoy right away!

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

331

Fat (grams)

15 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

9 g

Carbs (grams)

36 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

1 g

Sugar (grams)

26 g

Protein (grams)

5 g

Sodium (milligrams)

134 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

72 mg

Nutritional Claims: Low Sodium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Kosher