CHOCOLATE MALTED BREAD PUDDING

Chocolate Malted Bread Pudding image

Some leftover bread, an open can of chocolate syrup and a package of malted milk balls inspired this yummy recipe. Adding almonds gives the pudding a pleasing crunch. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup cubed day-old bread
1/4 cup coarsely chopped malted milk balls
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons malted milk powder
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Place the bread cubes in two 8-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with malted milk balls, chocolate chips and almonds. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. , In a blender, combine the milk, cream cheese, egg and malted milk powder; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread cube mixture. Let stand for 15 minutes. , Bake at 325° until mixture reaches 160°, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Dollop with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.