Description
Pioneer Woman Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding offers a rich, indulgent dessert that blends classic comfort with sweet innovation. Warm vanilla custard and melted chocolate chips create a luxurious treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (590 ml) stale bread, cut into cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- ¾ cup (130 g) chocolate chips
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a round, deep-dish pie plate with unsalted butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent adherence.
- Carefully arrange the cubed day-old bread in a uniform layer across the greased pie plate’s bottom, creating an even foundation for the pudding.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous base by vigorously whisking together fresh eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, rich cocoa powder, aromatic ground cinnamon, and a delicate pinch of kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl until fully integrated.
- Gently incorporate semi-sweet chocolate chips into the liquid mixture, using a folding technique to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Delicately pour the prepared mixture over the bread cubes, softly stirring to guarantee complete saturation and absorption of the liquid into every bread fragment.
- Allow the pudding to rest for 15 minutes, enabling the bread to soak up the flavorful custard and develop a luscious texture.
- Transfer the pie plate to the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, monitoring until the pudding sets with a slight wobble in the center and maintains a moist, tender consistency.
Notes
- Bread Matters: Day-old bread absorbs custard better, creating a richer texture with French bread or brioche as perfect options.
- Mixing Magic: Whisk eggs, milk, cocoa, and cinnamon thoroughly to eliminate lumps and ensure smooth, even flavor distribution.
- Chocolate Chip Strategy: Gently fold chocolate chips into the mixture last to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Baking Precision: Monitor the pudding closely after 30 minutes, aiming for a slightly jiggly center that signals perfect doneness.
- Flavor Absorption: Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes before baking, giving bread time to soak up delicious custard ingredients.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg