Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
Chocolate chip bread pudding is a comforting and indulgent dessert made from cubes of stale bread soaked in a creamy custard, enriched with vanilla, cinnamon, and studded with chocolate chips. The golden-baked bread offers a soft, warm bite with pockets of melted chocolate, perfect for any occasion. Serve it with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups stale brioche challah, or French bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips optional for extra richness
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Bread: Place the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine the Bread and Custard: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well coated. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semisweet and dark chocolate chips evenly over the soaked bread, gently pressing them into the mixture.
- Bake the Pudding: Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the bread pudding cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.