Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding: An Indulgent Treat That Even a Novice Baker Can Create!

Are you craving something sweet and indulgent, but don’t have the skills or the time to make an intricate dessert? Never fear – this chocolate chip bread pudding is the perfect comfort food for when you need something delicious and indulgent that is easy to make.

Brew a pot of coffee, crank up some music and enjoy the simplicity of stirring together some pantry staples and baking a delightful dessert. Plus, this recipe can easily be modified to suit your unique tastes by adding different types of chocolate, nuts or even dried fruits.

Ingredients:

• 6 thick slices of stale bread, preferably brioche
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of hot brewed coffee

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
2. Take the bread and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in the greased baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the heavy cream, eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Pour the egg-cream mixture evenly over the bread cubes and let them soak for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bread pudding.
5. Pour the hot coffee over the pudding and top with the melted butter.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is cooked through.
7. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

This chocolate chip bread pudding is best served warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. It is also lovely with a drizzle of salted caramel sauce on top. Alternatively, you can try adding chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, for a crunchy twist.

While bread pudding was traditionally created as a way of using up stale bread, it has become a classic dessert beloved across cultures. So, grab the ingredients and get baking! This chocolate chip bread pudding is sure to delight even the most discerning sweet tooth.