AIR-FRYER BREAD PUDDING

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This air-fryer bread pudding is a fun dish because the chocolate makes it different from traditional recipes. It's a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and whipped cream

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 15 minutes. , Preheat air fryer to 325°. Spoon bread mixture into 2 greased 8-oz. ramekins. Place on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. , If desired, top with confectioners' sugar and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.