Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Bread Pudding. This delightful dessert combines creamy chocolate with tangy cream cheese, delivering a sumptuous treat that’s perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy night in. With its gooey center and luscious texture, every bite promises to satisfy chocolate lovers. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this bread pudding will impress your guests while filling your kitchen with warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf sweet bread (brioche or challah), torn into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the torn sweet bread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread and gently press down to submerge all pieces.
- Soak at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Stir in cream cheese cubes and 1 cup of dark chocolate chunks.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/10 of recipe (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg