Black Forest Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Black Forest Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 12 ounces dark rye bread (bread sliced 1/2 inch thick); 1 (12 ounce) package pitted frozen dark sweet cherries (you can also use a 16 oz. package); 2 (12 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate pieces; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 1/4 cups whipping cream; 3/4 cup sugar; 8 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; whipped cream (opptional); sliced almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter, softened
12 ounces dark rye bread (bread sliced 1/2 inch thick)
1 (12 ounce) package pitted frozen dark sweet cherries (you can also use a 16 oz. package)
2 (12 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 1/4 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
8 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
whipped cream (opptional)
sliced almonds (optional)

1
Butter a 3 quart rectangular baking dish with some of the butter.
2
Spread remaining butter on bread slices.
3
Place bread slices in baking dish, overlapping, if necessary, to fit.
4
Sprinkle with frozen cherries, half the chocolate pieces, and the cinnamon; set aside.
5
In a medium saucepan combine remaining chocolate pieces, 1 cup of the whipping cream, and the sugar. Heat and stir till the chocolate is melted. Gradually stir in remaining cream.
6
Beat eggs in a very large bowl.
7
Stir in melted chocolate mixture and almond extract.
8
Slowly pour over bread in dish.
9
Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
10
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
11
Uncover bread pudding and place baking dish on a foil lined baking sheet.
12
Bake for 70 to 80 minutes or until an instant read thermometer register 160 degrees when inserted into middle.
13
Cool on a wire rack at least 45 minutes.
14
Serve warm.
15
Garnish with whipped cream and almonds.

1512

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter, softened, 12 ounces dark rye bread (bread sliced 1/2 inch thick), 1 (12 ounce) package pitted frozen dark sweet cherries (you can also use a 16 oz. package), 2 (12 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate pieces, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Forest Bread Pudding

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