Belgian Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipes

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter an 11-by-7-inch (or 9-inch square) baking dish; set aside. Toast bread (in the oven or toaster) until lightly crisped.
• In a medium saucepan, combine milk, chocolate, and butter; place over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes.
• Tear bread into large pieces (about 4 or 5 per slice); scatter evenly in prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in warm milk mixture until combined. Pour over bread.
• Bake until pudding has puffed and is firm, about 25 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes, and dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON PECAN SAUCE

Steps:

• To make sauce: stir 1 1/4 cups sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Mix in corn syrup and lemon juice. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally. Remove from heat; pour in 1 1/4 cups cream (mixture will bubble up), stir over low heat until caramel is melted and smooth. Increase heat and boil until sauce is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in pecans and bourbon.
• To make pudding: preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine milk, 2 cups cream, and 1 cup sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium high heat, stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and stir until smooth.
• Beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture; add bread cubes and let stand until bread absorbs some of the custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until set in center, about 45 minutes. Serve pudding warm or at room temperature with warm sauce.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

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

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. springform pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Cube remaining butter; place in a small saucepan. Add chocolate chips and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, espresso powder and salt. Gently stir in bread; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Fold in chocolate mixture. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, heat cream in a small heavy saucepan until bubbles form around sides. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, brown sugar and salt. Whisk a small amount of hot cream into egg mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in butter. Fold in pecans and coconut. If desired, stir in brandy. Cool., For whipped cream, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and, if desired, brandy; beat until soft peaks form., Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Carefully run a knife around edge of springform pan to loosen; remove rim from pan. Serve pudding warm with sauce and whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE BISCUIT PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and vegetable oil. Add the sugar mixture to wet ingredients and stir until combined.
• Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with an even layer of the crumbled biscuits. Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the biscuits. Press down onto the biscuits with the back of a large spoon to moisten them.
• Place the 8x8 inch baking dish into a larger high sided baking dish. Place dish on oven rack. Pour boiling water halfway up the sides of the 8x8 inch dish. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until pudding is set.

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9" square baking pan with paper liners. Place the tin on a baking sheet.
• Tear the bread into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until well combined.
• Add the butter, cocoa, custard powder and baking powder and beat well.
• Pour the custard over the bread and stir well. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Pour mixture into the pan and gently press the bread cubes with a spatula to compact.
• Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the butter. In a large bowl, add the bread and croissant chunks along with the chocolate chips sprinkled over the top. Toss gently and pour into the prepared dish making sure all the chocolate chips don't settle on the bottom.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, chocolate syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Pour the chocolate custard over the bread and chocolate in the dish and press the bread down into the custard to soak it up. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then press down a bit again.
• Bake uncovered until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back a bit when touched, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow it to cool and settle for about 30 minutes and then make pretty squares, or just dig in right away. Serve with a dollop of Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows. Can also be served cold.
• In a large bowl whisk the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and bourbon and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl. Refrigerate and serve cold.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch (6-cup) loaf pan.
• Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and set aside to cool slightly.
• Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, melted chocolate and Kahlua in a large bowl. When very smooth, stir in milk and mix well. Add bread and let stand for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure bread is evenly soaked.
• Ladle half the bread mixture into loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips on top. Ladle remaining bread mixture over chocolate chips. Bake about 55 minutes, until center is set. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and chocolate sprinkles, if desired.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• Slice baguette in 1/4 inch slices and brush one side with melted butter. Place on a baking sheet and into preheated oven until golden, about 1 minute.
• Melt chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat cream and milk until warm. Do not scald.
• In a large bowl beat eggs, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla until smooth. Blend in warm cream mixture a little at a time. Whisk egg mixture into melted chocolate until smooth.
• Arrange toasted bread slices, buttered side up, in prepared dish until dish is full. Pour chocolate mixture over bread and let rest 40 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
• Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let rest 8 hours or overnight.
• To make sauce, melt unsweetened chocolate in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Stir in boiling water, 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil Boil gently 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• To serve: Warm bottom of baking dish, loosen edges of pudding with a knife then invert cold pudding onto a serving platter. Serve with warm chocolate sauce.

SPICED CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Butter insides of eight 1-cup ovenproof cups. Bring 2 cups cream, the milk, cinnamon sticks, chiles, and vanilla bean and seeds to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Place milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Return cream mixture to a simmer, then strain over chocolate, discarding solids. Gently stir until smooth.
• Whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until pale and thick. Whisking constantly, add chocolate mixture in a slow, steady stream. Whisk in bourbon.
• Place challah or brioche in a large bowl, pour in chocolate custard, and gently fold until combined. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring and pressing down bread occasionally to submerge.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide bread and custard among prepared cups. Sprinkle generously with raw sugar.
• Place cups in a roasting pan, and add enough boiling water to reach halfway up sides of cups. Carefully transfer to oven, and bake until puddings are just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cups to a wire rack, and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Just before serving, beat remaining 1 cup cream with the sour cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Top each bread pudding with a dollop of whipped cream, and garnish with ground cinnamon and chocolate curls.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Brush bread all over with melted butter. Arrange pieces on a rack and place in oven, turning until golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine cream and milk in a saucepan and bring just to a boil.
• Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Put egg yolks in a large mixing bowl and add the hot cream mixture, a ladleful at a time, beating briskly with wire whisk. Skim off any foam that accumulates on the surface.
• Put chocolate in a mixing bowl. Place bowl in a basin of simmering water and let stand until chocolate melts.
• Add egg yolk mixture, a little at a time, to chocolate, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla.
• In a baking dish measuring about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches, arrange bread slices in two rows, the slices slightly overlapping. Pour chocolate mixture over bread. Let stand until some of the mixture is absorbed. Cover the bread pudding with clear plastic wrap and cover this with a rectangular dish that fits inside the baking dish. Add weights so the chocolate mixture barely covers all the bread and is absorbed by it. Let stand about an hour.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
• Remove weights, rectangular dish and plastic wrap. Cover top with aluminum foil, not letting it touch the chocolate filling. Punch a few holes in the foil with a knife. Seal foil around edges.
• Place dish in a larger dish and pour boiling water around it. Bring this to a boil on top of stove. Place dish in its water bath in oven and bake about 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and on touch it springs back and the top has a slight glossy look. Serve warm, cut into squares with English custard on the side.

BOURBON CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix eggs, butter,sugar, bourbon, cream, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
• Add bread and chocolate chips and stir well.
• Spray a 10x13 baking dish with cooking spray and add bread mixture.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
• Serve with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• In a double boiler medium heat melt the chocolate; set aside.
• In a pan mix the sugar and corn syrup over low heat for 2 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add melted chocolate to the corn syrup mixture; mix well.
• Beat the 6 eggs in a big bowl, slowly add the chocolate and corn syrup mixture to the eggs.
• In yet another pan boil the milk until frothy and remove from heat.
• Break up the bread into small pieces and place it in a large oven safe dish.
• Pour the scalded milk over the bread pieces, add the chocolate mixture too.
• Mix it all together and bake it at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
• Make sure you mix it every now and then so it does nt dry out.

BELIZEAN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add evaporated milk, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum, sugar, butter, raisins, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon and mix well; fold in bread. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and edges are beginning to look dry, about 1 hour.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON-PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• FOR SAUCE:
• Stir sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Mix in corn syrup and lemon juice. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour in cream (mixture will bubble up). Stir over low heat until caramel is melted and smooth. Increase heat; boil until sauce is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in pecans and bourbon. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.)
• FOR PUDDING:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine milk, cream and sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes. Let stand until bread absorbs some of custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake until set in center, about 45 minutes. Uncover; cool at least 15 minutes.
• Serve pudding warm or at room temperature with warm sauce.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• One 2 quart dish (size is important).
• Use an 11 x 7 inch dish or a 9 x 9 x 2 inch dish.
• Butter dish and set aside.
• Remove crust from bread.
• Cut bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Quarter the slices.
• Line the bottom of the dish with the bread, add a layer of cherries or cranberries, and continue layering, ending with bread.
• In the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, combine the chocolate, cream, half-and-half, butter, sugar and salt.
• Cook the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, just until the chocolate and butter melt.
• Remove the top of the double boiler from the water, wipe the bottom of the pan, and set it aside until the mixture is still quite warm but not hot.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs and vanilla for 1 minute.
• With the machine running, slowly add the chocolate mixture to the eggs so that it gently warms the eggs but doesn't make them curdle.
• Slowly pour the chocolate mixture over the bread, pressing the custard into the bread (with your hand or a spatula).
• Sprinkle the pudding with the cinnamon-sugar.
• Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the pudding from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
• Lift off the plastic wrap.
• Set the oven at 350 degrees.
• Bake the pudding in the hot oven for 40 minutes or until the top is crusty and the custard doesn't wiggle when you shake the pan.
• Spoon the pudding onto plates and serve at once.

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat heavy cream, sugar, and milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir chopped chocolate into warm cream mixture using a wire whisk until smooth and chocolate has melted completely. Whisk eggs and vanilla extract into mixture gradually until well combined.
• Place French bread into the bottom of a shallow 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour chocolate mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Remove pudding from the refrigerator, uncover, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until set, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from the oven. Let cool 10 minutes before serving warm, or cover and refrigerate to serve cold later.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F
• Melt butter and in a bowl toss with bread. Chop chocolate and transfer to another bowl. In a saucepan bring milk and cream to a simmer and remove pan from heat. Add cream mixture to chocolate, whisking until smooth. Add yolks and sugar, whisking until combined well. Pour custard over bread. Let pudding stand, covered, 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350° F and butter an 8- by 8- by 2-inch square baking pan.Transfer pudding to pan and bake in middle of oven until just set but still trembles slightly, about 25 minutes. Serve pudding warm or at room temperature.