Chocolate Decadence Bread Pudding

Indulge your sweet tooth with Chocolate Decadence Bread Pudding, a rich and comforting dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. This recipe transforms day-old bread—like brioche, challah, or French bread—into a velvety, chocolate-infused masterpiece. A luscious custard made with whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and melted semi-sweet chocolate chips is poured over the bread cubes, creating a heavenly texture that's both soft and slightly crisp on top. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this baked dessert is easy to make and ideal for sharing with family and friends. For the ultimate finishing touch, top it with a dusting of powdered sugar and a scoop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this decadent bread pudding is guaranteed to be the centerpiece of your dessert table. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat, this recipe will satisfy all your chocolate cravings!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (cubed) day-old bread (e.g., brioche, challah, or French bread)
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 1 whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm (do not boil).

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, whisking until fully melted and smooth.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Slowly pour the warm chocolate mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling them. This forms the custard base.

Step 6

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish, pressing the bread gently to help it absorb the liquid. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to further soak.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the top of the bread pudding.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly crisp while the center remains soft.

Step 9

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Optionally, dust the top of the bread pudding with powdered sugar and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3395.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9000.5

Total Fat 280.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1489.0mg	0%
Sodium 11426.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1367.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.9g	0%
Total Sugars 446.9g
Protein 220.7g	0%

Vitamin D 385.8IU	0%
Calcium 1538.8mg	0%
Iron 59.4mg	0%
Potassium 3194.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 61.6%