Chocolate bread pudding mix
Ingredients
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices day-old bread crusts removed, cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
- Optional toppings: confectioners’ sugar and whipped cream
Equipment
- microwave-safe bowl
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Melt the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth, then stir in the half-and-half and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, milk, egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the chocolate mixture, add the bread cubes, and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Split the mixture between two greased 2-cup souffle dishes. Bake at 350° for 30–35 minutes, until a knife pushed into the center comes out clean.
- If you like, dust with confectioners’ sugar and add whipped cream on top.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 307g | Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; 2% milk counted as whole milk, day-old bread counted as white bread (a slice 28 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
