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Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe

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A rich and comforting Chocolate Bread Pudding made with challah bread, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate. This easy recipe combines toasted bread cubes soaked in a chocolatey custard, baked until warm and set, perfect for a cozy dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Bread and Custard

  • 1 ¾ cups challah bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 1.25 oz each, no crust)
  • ⅔ cup 1% reduced-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener (or sugar)
  • 1 ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Additional

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp whipped topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for toasting the bread cubes.
  2. Toast bread: Arrange the challah bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until they are lightly toasted. Remove from oven and lower oven temperature to 325°F.
  3. Make custard and soak bread: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, monkfruit sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and the beaten egg. Add the toasted bread cubes and gently toss to coat all pieces well. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture for 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
  4. Assemble ramekins: Spray two 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray. Divide half of the bread and custard mixture evenly between the ramekins; sprinkle half of the chopped dark chocolate on top. Divide the remaining bread mixture between the ramekins and top with the remaining chocolate pieces.
  5. Prepare water bath: Place the filled ramekins in an 8-inch square baking pan. Carefully add 1 inch of hot water to the baking pan to create a water bath for gentle, even baking.
  6. Bake bread pudding: Bake the ramekins at 325°F for about 35 minutes or until the pudding is set and slightly firm to the touch.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally topped with 1 tablespoon of whipped topping for extra creaminess.

Notes

  • Using challah bread adds a rich texture but other bread types like brioche can also work.
  • Monkfruit sweetener is a low-calorie sugar substitute; regular sugar can be used instead.
  • Dark chocolate adds depth of flavor; bittersweet or semisweet can be substituted.
  • Chilling the soaked bread mixture enhances the flavor and texture of the pudding.
  • The water bath prevents the custard from overcooking or cracking during baking.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with a plant-based alternative and whipped topping with coconut whipped cream.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/chocolate-bread-pudding-recipe/