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Chocolate and Berry Bread Pudding Recipe

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This decadent Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Berries is a deliciously comforting dessert that combines soft brioche bread cubes, fresh blueberries and raspberries, and melty chocolate chips baked in a creamy vanilla custard. Perfect as a warm breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert, this recipe brings together rich flavors and textures with easy preparation and baking.

Ingredients

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Bread and Fruit

  • 12 oz brioche bread, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries

Custard

  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk

Topping

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 350˚F and position a rack in the center. Cut the brioche bread into 2-inch cubes and spread them evenly in a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Add Berries: Sprinkle the blueberries and raspberries evenly among the bread cubes in the baking dish, distributing the fruit to get bursts of flavor throughout the pudding.
  3. Make the Custard Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whipping cream, whole milk, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined and smooth.
  4. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and berries, gently pressing down to make sure the bread soaks up the custard. Allow it to sit and soak for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Add Chocolate and Bake: After soaking, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top of the custard-soaked mixture. Bake the pudding in the preheated oven at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.

Notes

  • Soaking the bread in custard for the full 30 minutes ensures the pudding is moist and tender.
  • Use day-old brioche bread if possible, as it soaks up custard better than fresh bread.
  • Feel free to substitute other berries or add nuts for extra texture.
  • Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of cream for extra indulgence.

Keywords: bread pudding, chocolate, berries, brioche bread, dessert, baked pudding, easy dessert, custard pudding

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