Ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding

Name: Ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound egg bread or challah, cubed; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted; 2 to 3 teaspoons brandy, optional; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, optional

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

When I really want to impress guests, I serve this decadent bread pudding. With just a few staple ingredients—bread, eggs, sugar and chocolate—I'm able to turn out this masterpiece in no time! —Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:54:00 GMT