Air-Fryer Bread Pudding

Name: Air-Fryer Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes (about 3 cups); Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and whipped cream

This air-fryer bread pudding is a fun dish because the chocolate makes it different from traditional recipes. It's a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Ingredients

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and whipped cream

Directions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in cream; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 325°. Spoon bread mixture into 2 greased 8-oz. ramekins. Place on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes.
If desired, top with confectioners' sugar and whipped cream.

Test Kitchen tip

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.