Description
Indulge in the blissful delight of Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Bread Pudding, a sumptuous dessert that beautifully blends rich chocolate with creamy cream cheese. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings, festive occasions, or simply a cozy evening at home. With its gooey center and velvety texture, every bite promises to satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this bread pudding will impress your guests and warm your heart.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place torn bread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard over the bread, pressing gently to submerge pieces.
- Soak the mixture at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
- Stir in cream cheese cubes and one cup of dark chocolate chunks into the soaked bread mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate on top and 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: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg