Chocolate Bread Pudding

Name: Chocolate Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 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 is a fun recipe because the chocolate makes it different from traditional bread pudding. It's a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Ingredients

2 ounces semisweet chocolate
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-wave bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
Stir in cream; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Spoon into 2 greased 2-cup souffle dishes. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 622 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 105g carbohydrate (79g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Bread Pudding in Taste of Home October/November 1993

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cristionahf

May 9, 2013

I absolutely love this recipe, super simple and super yum!
Kelli F.

Apr 12, 2011

This is so good and easy to prepare. Great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
acooker

Feb 15, 2009

Absolutely delicious. Especially good when served with melted semisweet chocolate or hot fudge sauce. I shared the recipe with my sister who used banana bread and said it was a hit with her friends.