Description
A decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the nutty crunch of pecans in a creamy bread pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old challah or brioche, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Cut your day-old bread into cubes.
- Make the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine and Soak: Gently fold in the bread cubes, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans. Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool slightly before cutting. It’s tasty warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled caramel sauce, or fresh berries for a delightful contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg