Chocolate Bread Pudding (Printable Recipe)
Rich chocolate bread pudding made with stale bread, cocoa, cinnamon, and melted chocolate chips for ultimate comfort.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Custard Base
01 -
2 eggs
02 -
2 cups milk
03 -
1/4 cup sugar
04 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 -
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
06 -
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 -
Pinch of salt
→ Bread and Mix-ins
08 -
2 1/2 cups cut-up stale bread
09 -
3/4 cup chocolate chips
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a round, deep-dish pie plate and place the cut-up stale bread pieces inside.
02 -
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and cinnamon until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
03 -
Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces and gently mix to ensure all bread is coated. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow bread to absorb the liquid.
04 -
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the pudding is firm to the touch but not dry. The top should be set and lightly golden.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Use day-old bread for best texture as it absorbs custard without falling apart
02 -
Pudding is done when a knife inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs
03 -
Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking