Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding
A rich and comforting dessert that combines dark chocolate with cubed bread, creating a warm and indulgent treat perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and chopped dark chocolate over medium heat and stir until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Slowly add the warm chocolate mixture, whisking constantly.
- Place cubed bread in the greased dish and pour the chocolate custard over, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set and slightly puffed.
- Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For the best results, use day-old or stale bread to enhance absorption. Serve with berries or caramel for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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