Description
Decadent Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding is a rich and satisfying dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and creamy custard with soft bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of day-old bread, cubed (such as brioche or challah)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. If desired, add the chopped nuts for added texture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Gently toss to ensure that all bread pieces are coated.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
- For a final touch, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- This bread pudding can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for a quick dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg