Best Moms Hazelnut Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipes

Chocolate-Hazelnut Bread Pudding image

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup Frangelico (hazelnut flavored liqueur)
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups French bread, cubed (about 8 oz. - 1/2 inch cubed)
cooking spray
2 tablespoons hazelnuts, chopped
2 cups low-fat vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring constantly (do not boil).
Combine egg whites and egg in a large bowl; gradually add hot milk mixture to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in liqueur, vanilla and salt. Add bread, tossing gently to coat.
Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil, chill 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle hazelnuts evenly over pudding. Place dish in a 13x9 inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake, covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve each bread pudding piece warm with 1/4 cup ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 763.3, Carbohydrate 100.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 26.5, Protein 21.1

Ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding image

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.

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