How to Make Easy Chocolate Bread Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this easy chocolate bread pudding recipe. This decadent treat is the perfect way to make use of any leftover bread you have on hand, and will quickly become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Made with simple and affordable ingredients, this chocolate bread pudding is a fantastic way to indulge in something rich and satisfying without having to spend hours in the kitchen. The c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups French bread, with crust, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup prepared chocolate sauce, warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine cream, milk, and 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add 1 cup chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.
  • Whisk egg and vanilla extract together in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture. Set custard aside to cool, stirring often, for about 10 minutes.
  • Add bread cubes and remaining chocolate chips to the custard and toss to coat. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart shallow oval baking dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the pudding.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custard thickens and center is just set, about 50 minutes.
  • Serve pudding warm, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce.
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 322mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 245mg