This gooey chocolate caramel bread pudding is a delightful winter dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of caramel. It’s a perfect treat for cozy baking sessions during the holidays, making it an ideal addition to your holiday bakes.
This recipe is straightforward and utilizes simple ingredients, allowing you to create a comforting dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Decadent Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding
This chocolate bread pudding features layers of soft bread soaked in a luscious chocolate custard, topped with a warm caramel sauce. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread with chocolate chips. Set aside.
- Make the Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture over the bread and chocolate chips, gently folding to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly golden.
- Add Caramel: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the pudding during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, topped with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
