Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Chocolate Bread Pudding, a classic dessert elevated with a luscious Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce. This indulgent treat combines rich chocolate and tender bread, soaked in a creamy custard and baked to perfection. As the bread pudding bakes, a tantalizing aroma fills the air, promising a delightful experience. Top it off with the velvety Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce, a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate, with hints of caramel sweetness, nutty pecans, and a touch of bourbon warmth. This Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Pecan Caramel Sauce is a dessert masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
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CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON PECAN SAUCE
A friend shared this recipe with us years ago and we have enjoyed it many times since. It's always a treat.
Provided by JACLYN
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Bread Pudding Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make sauce: stir 1 1/4 cups sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Mix in corn syrup and lemon juice. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally. Remove from heat; pour in 1 1/4 cups cream (mixture will bubble up), stir over low heat until caramel is melted and smooth. Increase heat and boil until sauce is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in pecans and bourbon.
- To make pudding: preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine milk, 2 cups cream, and 1 cup sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium high heat, stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture; add bread cubes and let stand until bread absorbs some of the custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until set in center, about 45 minutes. Serve pudding warm or at room temperature with warm sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.4 calories, Carbohydrate 76.9 g, Cholesterol 235.7 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 278 mg, Sugar 52 g
BOURBON BREAD PUDDING
Here we go back to New Orleans again, with Bourbon Street flair. Southern bourbon-soaked brioche bread makes a hearty Creole-style dessert. SERVES 10
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, and put the cubed brioche in it. Sprinkle with the pecans.
- Whisk together the half-and-half, milk, eggs, butter, brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread in the baking dish, giving the bread a stir to make sure it's coated. Let the pudding sit for 1 hour, so the bread can fully absorb the milk.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Once it is ready, put the dish in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until puffy and set. Remove, and let stand 10 minutes before serving. This is absolutely lovely when served with some fresh whipped cream.
BREAD PUDDING WITH WARM BOURBON SAUCE
This signature dessert from New Orleans is a classic Creole dish.
Categories Bourbon Dairy Egg Dessert Bake Mardi Gras Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Place bread and pecans in prepared dish. Pour milk mixture over and let stand 5 minutes. Push down bread into custard. Refrigerate 2 hours, pushing bread into custard occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread pudding in large metal baking pan. Add enough boiling water to baking pan to come 1 inch up sides of dish with bread pudding. Bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown on top, approximately 50 minutes. Remove dish with bread pudding from water and cool slightly. Cut into squares. Serve bread pudding warm with sauce.
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
This chocolate bread pudding can be served warm, room temperature, or cold. To chill, let the dessert cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Puddings & Custards Bread Pudding Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter an 11-by-7-inch (or 9-inch square) baking dish; set aside. Toast bread (in the oven or toaster) until lightly crisped.
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, chocolate, and butter; place over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Tear bread into large pieces (about 4 or 5 per slice); scatter evenly in prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in warm milk mixture until combined. Pour over bread.
- Bake until pudding has puffed and is firm, about 25 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes, and dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
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
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 :
MEAN'S CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON-PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE
I adopted this recipe after its original poster, Mean Chef (IHHDRO), departed the site. I can't *wait* to try this. Mean posted it on posted May 18, 2002.
Provided by newspapergal
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Note: I rarely make the sauce.
- Although it is wonderful, I prefer to use unsweetened whipped cream.
- Since this recipe is all about the chocolate, DO NOT USE Low quality.
- FOR SAUCE: Stir sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Mix in corn syrup and lemon juice.
- Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour in cream (mixture will bubble up).
- Stir over low heat until caramel is melted and smooth.
- Increase heat; boil until sauce is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix in pecans and bourbon.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.) FOR PUDDING: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine milk, cream and sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Add chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture.
- Add bread cubes.
- Let stand until bread absorbs some of custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake until set in center, about 45 minutes.
- Uncover; cool at least 15 minutes.
- Serve pudding warm or at room temperature with warm sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.8, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 284.8, Sodium 303.3, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 48.9, Protein 13.5
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON-PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE
Steps:
- FOR SAUCE:
- Stir sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Mix in corn syrup and lemon juice. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour in cream (mixture will bubble up). Stir over low heat until caramel is melted and smooth. Increase heat; boil until sauce is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in pecans and bourbon. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.)
- FOR PUDDING:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine milk, cream and sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Beat eggs and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes. Let stand until bread absorbs some of custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake until set in center, about 45 minutes. Uncover; cool at least 15 minutes.
- Serve pudding warm or at room temperature with warm sauce.
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread in a round, buttered, deep dish pie plate. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, a dash of salt, vanilla, cocoa, and cinnamon . Add chocolate chips. Pour over bread and gently mix. Let sit for 15 minutes, so bread can absorb mixture. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until firm but not dry.
EASY CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
This easy bread pudding is a home run for chocolate lovers. We're not all daring enough to drizzle chocolate over chocolate, so use vanilla sauce if desired. I personally think it looks better.
Provided by Ingrid F
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Bread Pudding Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine cream, milk, and 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add 1 cup chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Whisk egg and vanilla extract together in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture. Set custard aside to cool, stirring often, for about 10 minutes.
- Add bread cubes and remaining chocolate chips to the custard and toss to coat. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart shallow oval baking dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the pudding.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custard thickens and center is just set, about 50 minutes.
- Serve pudding warm, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.8 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 322.2 mg, Sugar 40.3 g
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
This is a fun recipe because the chocolate makes it different from traditional bread pudding. It's a rich, comforting dessert. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in cream; set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. , Spoon into 2 greased 2-cup souffle dishes. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. , If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 105g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
BOURBON BREAD PUDDING
A sweet bourbon bread pudding for large get-togethers. My family requests that I bring this every holiday!
Provided by BugNBear
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Bread Pudding Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat milk and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is completely melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Mix sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Stir in milk mixture. Stir in bread cubes, raisins, and hazelnuts. Let sit for 5 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
- While pudding is baking, heat brown sugar, 1 cup butter, and bourbon whiskey in a pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Pour sauce over bread pudding when done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 388.5 mg, Sugar 46 g
Tips:
- Use stale bread for a better texture. Fresh bread will make the pudding too soggy.
- Don't overcook the pudding. It should be set but still a little wobbly in the center.
- Make sure the caramel sauce is thick and bubbly before pouring it over the pudding.
- Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
- Serve the pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This chocolate bread pudding with bourbon pecan caramel sauce is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The combination of chocolate, bread, and caramel is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this chocolate bread pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!
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