Description
This Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cream Sauce is a comforting and decadent dessert featuring soft, custard-soaked bread cubes studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and baked to golden perfection. Topped with a rich and creamy vanilla sauce, it’s a perfect warm treat for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
- 4 cups cubed bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and evenly spread the cubed bread across the dish.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces get soaked. Let the bread absorb the custard for 10 minutes. Then sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake Bread Pudding: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top turns a gorgeous golden brown color.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: While the pudding is baking, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and butter in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve: Once baked, allow the bread pudding to cool slightly, then drizzle the warm cream sauce generously over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use brioche or challah bread for the best texture and flavor.
- Letting the bread soak in custard ensures a moist and tender pudding.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding toasted pecans or walnuts.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with white chocolate or raisins according to preference.
- The cream sauce can be prepared ahead and warmed before serving.
- Use fresh eggs and whole milk for the richest taste.
