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chocolate bread pudding

Smokin’ (or not) Chocolate Bread Pudding

A rich decedent chocolate bread pudding with a smokey twist!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soak bread 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 506 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8" X 8" metal baking dish or 9" metal pie pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 serrated bread knife

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups of day old bread cut into 1” pieces
  • See step 1 if your bread isn’t stale
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon granulated or raw sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder optional
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips or chunks
  • ½ teaspoon kosher or flake salt

Instructions
 

  • If your bread isn’t stale, heat your oven to 225° F and spread the bread pieces in an even layer on a baking sheet and place in the hot oven for approximately 10-15 minutes. The bread should be dry on the outside, but still have a little spring to it in the center.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips, bread, and salt. Whisk together until homogenous.
  • Stir in the bread pieces until coated evenly with the chocolate custard mixture. Cover and allow to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes and up to overnight. Longer the better. Most of the custard should be absorbed by the bread.
  • Preheat your smoker OR oven to 350° F
  • Prepare a 9” pie pan or 8” x 8” baking dish with a thin coat of smeared butter followed by a coat of granulated or raw sugar around the sides of the pan. Transfer the soaked bread and custard into the prepared baking dish, followed by the chocolate chips and sprinkle of flake salt.
  • Cook the bread pudding for approximately 30-40 minutes.
  • Check the bread pudding after 30 minutes of cooking. The edges should look crisp, but the center should still have a little jiggle to it. If the recipe is doubled, add 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with whipped cream or ice cream

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 17gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 781mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 6gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 247mgIron: 5mg
Keyword bread pudding, chocolate, chocolate dessert, dark chocolate, smoked dessert
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