Description
Indulgent chocolate bread and butter pudding brings classic British comfort to dessert lovers’ tables. Rich chocolate layers meld with creamy custard, creating a luxurious sweet experience you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 10–13 slices white bread
- 3/4 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360 ml)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup soft butter (57 grams)
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate with cream and milk in a saucepan, stirring until silky and uniform. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy. Gradually stream the warm chocolate mixture into the yolk mixture, continuously whisking to prevent curdling.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and salt into the custard, ensuring even distribution through gentle stirring.
- Generously butter bread slices and cut into uniform cubes. Submerge bread pieces completely in the chocolate custard, allowing them to soak and absorb flavors for at least 20 minutes (overnight refrigeration intensifies taste).
- Transfer soaked bread mixture into a well-greased baking dish, spreading evenly to ensure consistent texture.
- Preheat oven to 325°F and bake pudding for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly set center with a delicate golden surface.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing pudding to stabilize and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Serve warm or chilled, appreciating the luxurious chocolate-infused dessert that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary treat.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate is high-quality for richer, more intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Soak bread thoroughly in custard to guarantee maximum absorption and silky texture throughout.
- Room temperature ingredients help create smoother, more consistent custard without lumps or separation.
- Customize recipe by using gluten-free bread or dairy-free alternatives for specific dietary needs without compromising deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (minimum soaking time)
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg