Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Bread Pudding
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Bread Pudding. This dessert combines sweet bread with a luscious chocolate custard, punctuated by smooth cream cheese chunks that create an irresistible experience for any chocolate lover. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to spend more moments with loved ones. Serve it warm, paired with your favorite ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce, to elevate your dessert game and impress guests with its decadent flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf sweet bread (brioche or challah), torn into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cubed
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the torn sweet bread evenly in the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread, pressing down gently to submerge all pieces.
- Allow the mixture to soak at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Stir in cream cheese cubes and 1 cup of dark chocolate chunks after soaking.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate on top and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (145g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg