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Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding

Irresistible Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding Delight

Discover the comforting and decadent Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding, a perfect warm dessert option for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 10 slices Sweet Bread (Brioche or Challah) Avoid airy or dense bread.
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for custard consistency.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with alternative milk.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Increase for creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch enhances flavor.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Cut into cubes.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks or Chips Select high-quality chocolate (60-70% cocoa).
For Baking
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For greasing the baking dish.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. Tear sweet bread into 1-inch pieces and scatter evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard over the bread and press down gently to soak. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  5. Fold in cream cheese cubes and dark chocolate chunks without overmixing.
  6. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chunks on top of the mixture.
  7. Bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes until golden brown with a slightly jiggly center.
  8. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, soak the bread overnight and gently fold in cream cheese and chocolate to retain textures.

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