Description
Indulge in this rich and comforting Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding, featuring soft challah bread soaked in a creamy custard infused with cinnamon and studded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a cozy dessert or brunch treat, this easy-to-make baked pudding combines classic flavors with a luscious texture that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Custard Mixture
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Main Ingredients
- 13 ounces challah bread, cubed
- 10 ounces chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350℉ (177℃) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray an 11-inch round or an 8-inch by 12-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, whole milk, heavy cream, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Bread and Chocolate: Stir the cubed challah bread and chocolate chips into the custard mixture, ensuring the bread is well coated.
- Transfer to Dish: Pour the entire mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the custard is set and the internal temperature reaches at least 170℉ (77℃).
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bread pudding to cool for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use challah bread for a rich, slightly sweet flavor and soft texture; brioche or white bread can be used as substitutes.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to help the custard mix evenly.
- Check the custard’s doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out mostly clean.
- Allowing the pudding to cool before slicing ensures cleaner cuts and better texture.
- Chocolate chips can be semi-sweet, milk, or dark depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
