Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that transforms ordinary bread into an extraordinary dessert experience! This Mint Chocolate Bread Pudding is not just a recipe—it's a decadent adventure that marries the cool, refreshing essence of mint with rich, melting chocolate in a creamy, custardy embrace. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to a luxurious dessert, this recipe promises to elevate your baking game and tantalize your taste buds like never before.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cube the stale bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. Stale bread works best as it absorbs the custard more effectively.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the chocolate chips into the bread cubes, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the bread.
- Pour the prepared custard mixture over the bread and chocolate chips, carefully stirring to ensure all bread pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the custard mixture completely.
- Transfer the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and ensuring the chocolate chips are well distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. The pudding will continue to set as it cools.
- Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
Tips
- Bread Selection: Always use day-old or stale bread for the best texture. Brioche, challah, or French bread work exceptionally well and absorb the custard beautifully.
- Custard Consistency: Whisk your custard ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that will coat the bread evenly.
- Chocolate Distribution: Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent breaking the bread cubes and ensure even chocolate in every bite.
- Soaking Time: Let the bread soak in the custard for at least 10 minutes to maximize flavor absorption and create a rich, custardy texture.
- Baking Precision: Watch your pudding carefully in the last 10 minutes of baking. The top should be golden brown, but the center should remain slightly jiggly.
- Serving Suggestion: For an extra touch of indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 130mg
