CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING (PAULA DEEN)

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From the book, The Lady & Sons Too! By Paula Deen. I saw Paula make this on a Food Network DVD and it looks delicious!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb Italian bread (about 15 cups) or 1 lb French bread, cut into cubes (about 15 cups)
3 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, such as Kahlua
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup hershey cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Place the bread in the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream and liqueur.
  • In another bowl, combine the granulated and brown sugars with the cocoa powder and mix well.
  • Add this to the milk mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the cinnamon to the beaten eggs.
  • Combine the egg mixture with the milk mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in the grated chocolate.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes;.
  • Let stand, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes, or until the bread has absorbed most of the milk mixture.
  • Bake the pudding for 1 hour, or until set;.
  • a knife inserted into the center of the pudding should come out clean.
  • Serve the pudding warm or refrigerate it and serve chilled.

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