Easy Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings 8 pieces

Calories 450

A rich and indulgent dessert combining sweet Hawaiian rolls with a luscious chocolate custard, topped with optional chocolate chips and served with a decadent chocolate creme anglaise.

Ingredients

Bread

1.5 cups King's Hawaiian Rolls or Brioche bread, dried out overnight
3 tbsp butter (plus more for greasing)
2 eggs eggs
2 egg yolks egg yolks
2.5 cups whole milk
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup granulated sugar (taste and add more if needed)
1 tsp vanilla
0.5 tsp salt
300 g semi sweet chocolate (or mix milk and dark)
1 tsp instant coffee (optional)
0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish with butter.
Cut the bread into large cubes and arrange in the baking dish.
Combine eggs, yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate in a saucepan; whisk thoroughly. Heat gently until chocolate melts, then pour over bread, soaking well. Scatter chocolate chips if using.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly wobbly. Meanwhile, reheat remaining custard, stir until thickened, strain to make chocolate creme anglaise.
Serve warm with creme anglaise drizzled on top and extra on the side.

Notes

Ensure bread is dried out for best absorption. Adjust sugar to taste.

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate