Best 9 Chocolate Apricot Bread Pudding Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a delectable journey with our exquisite Chocolate Apricot Bread Pudding, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines the richness of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of apricots, creating a harmonious balance that is simply irresistible. Immerse yourself in the velvety texture of the bread pudding, as each bite reveals a burst of juicy apricot and a decadent chocolatey embrace. Accompanying this delightful creation are three additional recipes that will elevate your dessert repertoire. Discover the zesty Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding, bursting with citrusy brightness. Experience the rustic charm of the Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding, a comforting classic with warm spices. And for a tropical twist, embark on a culinary adventure with the Pineapple Coconut Bread Pudding, a vibrant celebration of tropical flavors. Each recipe promises a unique taste sensation, ensuring that every spoonful is an unforgettable experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE APRICOT BREAD PUDDING



Chocolate Apricot Bread Pudding image

Make and share this Chocolate Apricot Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf firm crusty French bread (1 lb., 4 to 4 1/2 inches wide)
3 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dried apricot, quartered
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Trim crusts off bread and cut loaf cross-wise into 3/4 inch thick slices.
  • Arrange 8 to 10 slices diagonally in a buttered 8-inch square pan – you may have to overlap them on each other and push and tug a bit to get them to fit without overlapping the edges of the pan, while performing this step, tuck the chocolate and apricots in amongst the bread slices, and scatter some over the top as well.
  • Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, sugar, liqueur OR orange juice, and vanilla together until well blended, then gently pour over the bread and soak for about 30 to 40 minutes until its all soaked up – you may need to coax it a bit by spooning some of the liquid over the top.
  • Bake in 350 oven for about 30 minutes, or until custard is cooked in the center.
  • If desired, very briefly run the pan under the broiler about 3 to 4 inches from the heat for a golden and crusty top (optional).

CHOCOLATY APRICOTS



Chocolaty Apricots image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 pound dried apricots

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Put the chocolate chips in a heatproof glass bowl and place it over a pan of simmering water. Heat the chocolate, stirring, until completely melted and smooth.
  • Dip each apricot one-half to three-quarters of the way into the chocolate, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Place on the prepared baking sheet to set.

APRICOT BREAD PUDDING



Apricot Bread Pudding image

Apricots and almonds always make a good pairing. Even apricots that are less than sweet will develop an intense flavor when they bake. Separating the eggs and beating the whites to a soft meringue, then folding the meringue into the bread mixture lightens the bread pudding. It will puff when it bakes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces stale white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed (weigh after removing crusts)
1 cup low-fat milk (1 percent or 2 percent)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Softened butter for the baking dish
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons mild honey, like clover
1/4 cup sugar
1 pound apricots, pitted and halved if small, quartered if large
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 3/4-inch squares. Combine the milk, vanilla and almond extract and toss with the bread in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or longer.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch ceramic tart pan or 2-quart baking dish. Arrange the apricots in the dish. Remove the soaked bread from the refrigerator and beat with a whisk or an immersion blender until it becomes a mush. Beat in the egg yolks, almond flour, cinnamon and honey.
  • In a clean, dry bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, begin beating the egg whites on low speed. Gradually add the sugar, turn up the speed to high and whip until the egg whites form a soft meringue, about 1 minute. Be careful not to overbeat, as you do not want the mixture to dry out.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the bread mixture. Scrape into the baking dish. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake 40 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 102 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APRICOT BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Apricot Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce image

Categories     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Dried Fruit     Apricot     Triple Sec     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1/4 cup water
5 cups whipping cream
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
8 croissants, cubed (about 1 pound)
1 cup dried apricots, diced
Caramel Sauce

Steps:

  • Simmer Grand Marnier and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan 5 minutes. Cool mixture completely. Whisk Grand Marnier-water mixture, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg in large bowl to blend. Place croissant pieces in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; add apricots and toss to combine. Pour custard over croissant-apricot mixture, pressing down gently with rubber spatula so that croissant and apricot pieces are evenly covered. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Place dish in larger roasting pan. Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of baking dish. Bake 1 hour.
  • Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until bread pudding is golden brown on top and firm to touch, about 30 minutes longer. Carefully remove bread pudding from oven and from water bath; cool slightly. Drizzle bread pudding with Caramel Sauce, if desired, and serve warm.

CHOCOLATE-APRICOT BABKA



Chocolate-Apricot Babka image

You may think it unfathomable to change up a classic babka recipe, but maybe there's something to be said about playing with a classic. Ann Amernick, the author of "The Art of the Dessert," adds apricot jam to her chocolate babka for a little acidity. Poundcake crumbs lighten the filling a bit, soaking up the jam. It's a twist on the traditional, and perhaps a new favorite.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 large Bundt babka or 2 loaf babkas

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cake flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 ounce or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, or 1 cake (6/10 ounces) fresh yeast
1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
1/2 cup eggs (whole eggs or just yolks)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick), preferably high fat, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Flour for dusting
6 ounces apricot preserves (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup dry poundcake crumbs
2 ounces unsalted high-fat butter, melted
4 ounces good bittersweet chocolate
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced and chilled

Steps:

  • To make dough, combine flours, salt and all but 1 tablespoon sugar in mixer fitted with dough attachment and mix on medium speed. In a small bowl, stir yeast with one tablespoon warm water and reserved tablespoon sugar just until sugar and yeast have dissolved. Reduce mixer speed to low, add yeast mixture, milk, eggs and vanilla. Beat until dough is shiny and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add one stick butter by spoonfuls until thoroughly incorporated, then beat on low speed for about 5 minutes. When finished, dough should be silken and rich like very thick ice cream. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside. When dough has doubled in size, after 2 hours, flour a cutting board and your hands. Then push dough down on board, cover well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
  • To make filling, purée apricot preserves in a food processor until smooth. In a small bowl, combine cake crumbs, preserves and butter; mix until smooth. Set aside. Grate chocolate by hand in large holes of a box grater or in a food processor. If using a food processor, pulse into large chunks. Set aside.
  • To make streusel topping, in a small bowl mix flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add cold butter and using your fingers, mix together until crumbly. Set aside.
  • To assemble, line one Bundt pan or two 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch loaf pans with parchment paper, not letting paper come more than 1 inch above top of pans. Remove dough from refrigerator and divide it in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
  • Using a metal spatula, spread half the apricot filling over dough within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle with half the grated chocolate. Beginning with long side, roll dough up tightly and fold in ends. Twist babka lengthwise to create a spiral, holding one end of babka in each hand. Place twisted babka in half the prepared Bundt pan or in a loaf pan, pressing dough firmly into pan. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Brush babka top with melted butter and sprinkle with half the streusel. Repeat with second half of babka dough. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let loaves rise at room temperature until they reach top of pan or about doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Allow babka to cool for 30 minutes before cutting. Slice babka and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING



Ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding image

When I really want to impress guests, I serve this decadent bread pudding. With just a few staple ingredients-bread, eggs, sugar and chocolate-I'm able to turn out this masterpiece in no time! -Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound egg bread or challah, cubed
SAUCE:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
2 to 3 teaspoons brandy, optional
SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. springform pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Cube remaining butter; place in a small saucepan. Add chocolate chips and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, espresso powder and salt. Gently stir in bread; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Fold in chocolate mixture. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, heat cream in a small heavy saucepan until bubbles form around sides. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, brown sugar and salt. Whisk a small amount of hot cream into egg mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in butter. Fold in pecans and coconut. If desired, stir in brandy. Cool., For whipped cream, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and, if desired, brandy; beat until soft peaks form., Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Carefully run a knife around edge of springform pan to loosen; remove rim from pan. Serve pudding warm with sauce and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT BREAD



Apricot Bread image

This is my most asked-for recipe. I've used it for many years, which is obvious from my recipe card that's yellowed and full of stains. The fruity appearance and taste of this easy-to-make bread blend beautifully with our warm Florida sunshine. It's always a hit whenever I serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup snipped dried apricots
2 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and egg. Stir in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Drain apricots well; add to batter with nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE & APRICOT PUD WITH GLOSSY CHOCOLATE SAUCE



Chocolate & apricot pud with glossy chocolate sauce image

Traditional Christmas pud is not universally popular, especially with children - this wonderfully moist chocolate version could be the answer

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

200g ready-to-eat dried apricots
4 tbsp brandy
100g ground almonds
25g cocoa powder
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
100g softened butter
140g light muscovado sugar
2 large eggs , beaten
4 tbsp milk
100g dark chocolate
2 tbsp clear honey
100g dark chocolate
284ml carton double cream
1-2 tbsp brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Butter a 1.2 litre/2 pint pudding basin and put a circle of greaseproof paper in the base. Put the apricots in a small pan and add the brandy. Bring slowly to the boil, then simmer, turning the apricots occasionally until all the brandy has soaked in. Leave until cool enough to handle.
  • Tip the ground almonds into a bowl, then sift over the cocoa, flour and baking powder and mix everything together.
  • In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.Gradually beat in the eggs and milk.
  • Chop half the apricots into small pieces. Chop the chocolate into large chunks. Lightly stir the flour mixture into the cake mix, followed by the apricots and chocolate.
  • Put the remaining whole apricots into the bowl and spoon over the honey. Add the pudding mixture and smooth the top. Cover with double thickness buttered greaseproof paper and tie down. Trim off the excess paper, then overwrap in foil, tucking the ends under the edges of the paper.
  • Put the basin into a large pan and pour boiling water into the pan, to come halfway up the sides of the basin. Cover and steam for 21⁄2 hours, until it feels firm. (The pudding can be made to this stage up to 2 days ahead. Reheat by steaming for 1 hour, or microwave on medium for 6-8 minutes.)
  • Towards the end of the cooking time, make the sauce. Break up the chocolate and put in a small pan with the cream and brandy if using. Warm gently, stirring lightly until smooth and glossy.
  • Cool the pudding in the bowl for 10 minutes, then turn out and serve with the chocolate sauce and cream or good vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium

APRICOT BREAD PUDDING



Apricot Bread Pudding image

Make and share this Apricot Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups torn dry bread, pieces (French Bread is best)
12 dried apricot halves, quartered
1/4 cup currants
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, cut up
maple syrup, heated (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl beat together eggs, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine bread pieces, apricots, and currants.
  • Place in a greased 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
  • Pour milk mixture over bread mixture and press bread with the back of a spoon to soak up milk.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsps.
  • sugar, and cardamom.
  • Sprinkle over top of pudding.
  • Dot with butter or margarine.
  • Bake at 325ºF for 55 to 60 minutes, or until it tests clean.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh apricots for the best flavor. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use frozen or dried apricots.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave. Just be careful not to overheat it.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
  • To make the bread pudding ahead of time, assemble it and bake it, then let it cool completely. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve it, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Apricot Bread Pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bread, and it is also a great way to enjoy the flavors of chocolate and apricots. This bread pudding is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #occasion     #desserts     #dietary     #comfort-food     #taste-mood     #4-hours-or-less

Related Topics