Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cream Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with a luscious Cream Sauce. This classic dessert is a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth that will satisfy any craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups cubed day-old French bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add bread cubes and chocolate chips. Let sit, then pour into baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Cream Sauce: Combine cream, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm over bread pudding.
Notes
- You can use brioche or challah for a richer flavor.
- Add bourbon or rum to the cream sauce for an adult twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
