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Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding

Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding: A Divine Treat

Indulge in the decadent Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding, a comforting dessert that blends rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 8 slices Sweet Bread (Brioche or Challah) Tear into 1-inch pieces.
  • 4 large Eggs Bind the mixture.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Use full-fat for creaminess.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Enhances richness.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balance sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Deepens flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Cut into cubes.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks 60-70% cocoa.
For Topping (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Extra Dark Chocolate Chunks Sprinkle on top before baking.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Tear the sweet bread into 1-inch pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard over the bread and gently press down with a spatula to ensure complete soaking.
  5. Fold in the cubed cream cheese and dark chocolate chunks gently, maintaining some chunks intact.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining dark chocolate chunks over the top of the pudding mixture.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, let the bread soak overnight. Quality ingredients enhance flavors significantly.

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