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Chocolate Bread Pudding

Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe: How to Make a Warm Custard Dessert

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate bread pudding is a rich baked dessert crafted by soaking cubed bread in a velvety custard base infused with natural cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk, heavy cream, fresh eggs, and aromatic spices like ground cinnamon and vanilla extract. Unlike standard baked goods that depend on flour for structure, this dessert relies entirely on the absorbent capacity of starches within stale bread. As the dish bakes gently in the oven, the liquid egg emulsion coagulates, locking moisture directly inside the bread structure. This structural transformation converts dry bread slices into a rich, soufflé-like dish that balances deep cacao bitterness with comforting dairy sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups day-old bread, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with a little butter.
  • Place the bread cubes in the prepared dish.
  • In a saucepan, gently heat the milk, cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Whisk the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Slowly whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the eggs.
  • Pour the chocolate custard evenly over the bread. Press the bread gently into the custard and let it soak for 10–15 minutes.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the pudding is set but still slightly soft in the center.
  • Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This Chocolate Bread Pudding is warm, soft, and irresistibly rich, with a delicious chocolate flavor in every bite. It’s an easy way to turn simple bread into a comforting dessert that’s perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy night at home.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: ~380 kcal

Keywords: chocolate bread pudding bake, warm chocolate pudding dessert, cocoa bread pudding recipe

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