Double-Fudge Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Double-Fudge Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: butter, for dish; 1 lb day-old French bread or 1 lb Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 6 large eggs; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 3 cups milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup Bourbon; sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

butter, for dish
1 lb day-old French bread or 1 lb Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pinch salt
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Bourbon
sweetened whipped cream (optional)

1
Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish; spread out bread in dish.
2
In large bowl, whisk together sugars, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt.
3
Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined well.
4
Whisk in extract.
5
Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.
6
In a medium saucepan, bring milk and heavy cream just to a boil.
7
Pour over chocolate and stir until completely melted.
8
Whisking constantly, slowly pour chocolate mixture into egg mixture; whisk in bourbon.
9
Evenly pour over bread.
10
Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour or overnight.
11
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
12
Bake pudding until just set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
13
Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream, if using.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter, for dish, 1 lb day-old French bread or 1 lb Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Double-Fudge 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.

Double-Fudge Bread Pudding

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