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Home / Recipes / Dessert / Cranberry Walnut Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

Cranberry Walnut Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

4 hrs 20 mins
| 26 Comments |
4.93 from 14 votes
Jump to Recipe 09/08/19 | Updated: 05/23/20 | by Nora
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My slow cooker bread pudding with cranberries and walnuts is served with a homemade caramel sauce. This recipe is quick and easy to whip up in the crock pot – and it will add cozy smells from this traditional holiday dessert all around your home!

drizzling caramel over slow cooker bread pudding

We love making desserts in the crock pot, because it’s SO easy and makes your home smell amazing for hours. For more easy slow cooker desserts, see my Crock Pot Apple Cobbler, my Slow Cooker Chocolate Pudding Cake or my Crock Pot Peach Cobbler!


This slow cooker bread pudding

  • is super easy to make
  • tastes absolutely delicious with all your holiday meals
  • is served with an easy homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate treat!

Cranberry is such a favorite for the holidays, and I LOVE all the recipes you can make with it. Dried or fresh, I don’t care!

Some of my favorites include my Cranberry Orange Bread, my Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Bars and my Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies!

crock pot with bread pudding in it

Recipe tips and tricks

  • make sure to keep checking on the bread pudding (try not to open the lid) after around 3 hours so it doesn’t burn (depends on how hot your crock runs)
  • if you know your slow cooker heats unevenly (my very old one does!), rotate the crock (without opening the lid) every 30-60 minutes or so
  • you can leave out the cranberries and walnuts if you prefer a plain bread pudding!

Can you make this in the oven?

Yes, you can.

Just place in a well-greased casserole dish and bake for 35-40 minutes.

close up photo of a white bowl with bread pudding

More holiday desserts

  • Cranberry Orange Bread
  • Pumpkin Dump Cake
  • The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe
  • No-Bake Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars

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Cranberry Walnut Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

Whether you call it a crockpot or a slow cooker, this Cranberry Walnut Bread Pudding served with a homemade caramel sauce is sure to please you!
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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Recipe details

Prep 20 mins
Cook 4 hrs
Total 4 hrs 20 mins
Difficulty Easy
Servings 6 servings
Nutrition 324 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 cups bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Pinch of sea salt optional

Instructions
 

To Make the Bread Pudding:

  • Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Add the cubed bread and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Grease the slow cooker well with the butter.
    Add the cranberries and walnuts to the bread mixture and transfer everything to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours.

To Make The Caramel Sauce:

  • Add the condensed milk, brown sugar and butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until bubbly and thickened. Add a pich of sea salt if you like. Serve warm with the hot bread pudding.
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Notes

If you don't like walnuts and cranberries, feel free to leave them out. You can also use raisins instead of the cranberries, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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  1. Maryclyde says

    May 17, 2020 at 2:11 am

    5 stars
    We love this recipe one of our favorites, just to simplify things I kinda poke the bread pudding everywhere with a fork and pour the sauce over pudding and serve. Then put rest in frig easier to have left overs as just scoop and warm up so delicious!

    Reply
    • Nora Rusev says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      That’s such a smart tip, Maryclyde! I’ll have to try that sometime. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  2. April says

    April 09, 2020 at 1:23 am

    I’m gonna make this but instead of walnuts (nut allergy) and cranberries I’m gonna try it with blue berries

    Reply
    • Nora Rusev says

      April 13, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      That sounds delicious, April!

      Reply
  3. Kerry says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:10 am

    What kind of bread did you use?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      March 28, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      Kerry, I used a regular loaf of white bread and cut it into thickish slices, then into cubes. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    December 04, 2014 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    Definitely craving a massive bowlful of this bread pudding right now Nora, it looks so comforting and delicious. Your little girl is the cutest ever too – gorgeous pics!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      December 04, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Thanks so much Thalia! Wish I could send some over 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    This looks so very delicious! That crusty bottom part looks BOMB!! 😀 😀

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 19, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Haha, yes, that was the best part of the entire thing! And the caramel sauce, oh the caramel sauce… 🙂

      Reply
  6. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    November 17, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    This slow cooker bread pudding looks AMAZING! I want to grab a spoon and dig in!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      Thank you Natalie! That’s what my husband did right after I took the pictures – I could hardly make him wait 😉

      Reply
  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Nora, your daughter is beautiful!!! love seeing those photos! and love this cranberry walnut bread pudding!! and made in the slow cooker?! Winning! love this!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you so much Alice!

      Reply
  8. maggi g says

    November 17, 2014 at 3:16 am

    I cant wait to try this recipe. my mom used to make this when I was young and I always loved it.
    your baby is just beautiful, by the way.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 17, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Oh I love those childhood memories around food! Thank you so much Maggi!

      Reply
  9. Levan @ MyWifeMakes.com says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    OMG the caramel sauce… Looks like a steam of heaven! Cranberry Walnut Bread for the win as well! I wonder, is it possible to squeeze in some raspberries into the recipe? I’m imagining all sorts of wonderful fruit combinations. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation! This looks absolutely perfect for the holiday season. 🙂

    Levan

    Reply
    • Levan @ MyWifeMakes.com says

      November 15, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Stream, not steam. Stupid iPad! Haha!

      Reply
      • Nora says

        November 16, 2014 at 10:40 pm

        Story of my life, haha!

        Reply
    • Nora says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Levan! I’m not 100% certain about fruit in the bread pudding – I’m sure it would taste divine but it might totally whack off the liquid content! Especially juicy fruit like berries. But it’s always worth a try 🙂

      Reply
  10. Crystal | Apples & Sparkle says

    November 15, 2014 at 2:11 am

    This bread pudding sounds to-die-for! Your little family is just the cutest! : )

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you so much Crystal!

      Reply
  11. Kathryn says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:32 am

    Nora, I don’t find my kids have decent sleep during the day until 4-5 months, really closer to 5! That’s awesome she’s sleeping so well at night! I’m loving these recipes. So great.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      I’m so glad you’re telling me this Kathryn! I guess it’s just a matter of waiting! We don’t have great nights every night – sometimes she’s up and ready to play at 2am.

      Reply
  12. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:50 am

    I’ve never made bread pudding before, and this post has me thinking that’s sort of bananas. This looks SO GOOD!!!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Bread pudding is the best! We had it on our wedding dessert buffet and I have been dreaming of it ever since 🙂

      Reply

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