Chocolate Bread Pudding

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This is a fun recipe because the chocolate makes it different from traditional bread pudding. It's a rich, comforting dessert.

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
  • Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and whipped cream

Instructions

  • 1. In a small microwave-wave bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
  • 2. Stir in cream; set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Spoon into 2 greased 2-cup souffle dishes. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
  • 5. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 622 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 105g carbohydrate (79g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

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