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Baked chocolate bread pudding in a baking dish

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Sean
This chocolate bread pudding is the definition of rich and decadent. Made with cocoa powder, semi-sweet, bittersweet chocolate, it is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. Top it with fresh fruit, ice cream, whipped cream or just eat it plain, it makes a great way to end a meal or a special breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 9 servings
Calories 573 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • 8 x 8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ½ pounds bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan over medium heat add the cocoa powder and half and half. Whisk to combine. Gently continue to whisk until you see a small amount of steam rising from the milk. Remove from the heat.
    ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 ½ cups half-and-half
  • In a mixing bowl add the chopped chocolate and pour the hot half and half on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to let the chocolate melt.
    3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • Add the cream, sugar, espresso powder, salt, and eggs. Whisk to combine. Add the bread and mix until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes stirring every ten minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
    1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup sugar, 5 eggs, 1 tablespoon espresso powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, 177°C, or gas mark 4. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  • Pour the bread mixture into the baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
    1 ½ pounds bread
  • Top with fresh fruit, caramel sauce, butterscotch sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 5gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 5mg
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Keyword 6 steps or less, Comfort food, Southern Cooking
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