Description
This decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding is a comforting dessert featuring cubes of chocolate bread soaked in a rich, custardy mixture of eggs, milk, and coconut sugar, then baked to golden perfection with melty dark chocolate chips throughout. It offers a perfect balance of creamy texture and chocolatey flavor, ideal for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate Bread Pudding Ingredients
- 4 cups chocolate bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it's ready for baking the pudding evenly.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Slice the chocolate bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl for assembly.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Add Eggs and Milk: Whisk the eggs and whole milk into the butter-sugar mixture until creamy and homogenous.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently stir to ensure all pieces are well soaked with the custard.
- Transfer to Baking Pan: Pour the custard-soaked bread into an 8x8 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the tops of the bread cubes turn lightly toasted and the custard is mostly set but still moist.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately warm, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Using chocolate bread enhances the chocolate flavor; if unavailable, a dense chocolate-flavored bread or brioche can be substituted.
- Coconut sugar can be replaced with light brown sugar for similar taste and texture.
- For a richer pudding, whole milk can be substituted with cream or half-and-half.
- Ensure not to overbake; the pudding should be moist inside with a lightly toasted top.
- This dish can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
