Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Chocolate Bread Pudding. A decadent dessert made with brioche or challah bread, chocolate, and a creamy custard, this recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups day-old brioche or challah bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Bread: Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
- Make Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugars, and chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour chocolate mixture into eggs, whisking constantly.
- Assemble Pudding: Pour custard over bread cubes, pressing down gently. Add chocolate chips if desired. Let stand.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until set. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with warm chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
