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Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding

Indulge in Irresistible Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding

This Chocolate & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding offers a gooey texture and rich flavors, perfect for indulgence or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 8 ounces Sweet Bread (like brioche or challah) Torn into pieces
  • 4 Large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Creates a creamy base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Opt for high-fat for richness
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Infuses aromatic depth
  • 1 pinch Salt Amplifies flavors
For the Chocolate & Cream Cheese
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks or Chips Choose high-quality (60-70% cocoa)
For Greasing
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For greasing the baking dish

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 unsalted butter.
  2. Tear the sweet bread into 1-inch pieces and scatter evenly across the baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the custard over the bread, pressing down to ensure it is fully submerged, and soak for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in cubed cream cheese and dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
  6. Sprinkle remaining dark chocolate chunks on top of the mixture.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center jiggles slightly.
  8. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dessert is freezer-friendly, perfect for make-ahead options. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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