Sunny's Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon

Name: Sunny's Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 6 croissants, stale and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, stale and cut into 1-inch squares; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 6 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup, such as Hershey's; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 to 6 scrapes fresh nutmeg; 6 eggs; 6 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small cubes; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Bourbon Whipped Cream, for serving, recipe follows; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon bourbon; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
6 croissants, stale and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, stale and cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup, such as Hershey's
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 to 6 scrapes fresh nutmeg
6 eggs
6 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bourbon Whipped Cream, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 tablespoon sugar

1
For the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the butter.
3
In a large bowl, add the croissant and bread chunks along with the chocolate chips sprinkled over the top.
4
Toss gently and pour into the prepared dish making sure all the chocolate chips don't settle on the bottom.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chocolate syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and eggs.
6
Pour the chocolate custard over the bread in the baking dish and press the bread down into the custard to soak it up.
7
Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
8
Then press down a bit again.
9
For the topping: In a medium bowl, toss the butter and with the flour to coat all sides of the butter.
10
Then add the pecans, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
11
Mix together with your hands to get the butter to blend into all the ingredients.
12
Sprinkle evenly over the top of the baking dish.
13
Bake uncovered until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back a bit when touched, 45 to 50 minutes.
14
Allow it to cool and settle for about 30 minutes and then make pretty squares, or just dig in right away.
15
Serve with a dollop of Bourbon Whipped Cream.
16
Can also be served cold.
17
In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form.
18
Add the bourbon and sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl.
19
Refrigerate and serve cold.

2010

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 6 croissants, stale and cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, stale and cut into 1-inch squares, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, and more.

Yes, Sunny's Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Whipped Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sunny's Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Whipped Cream

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