CHOCOLATE ORANGE BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING

Chocolate Orange Brioche Bread Pudding image

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf PC brioche loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs
1 1/4 cups homogenized milk
1 cup 35% whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp grated orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange-flavoured liqueur
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg PC dark chocolate with candied orange peel, finely chopped
2 tbsp PC pure orange marmalade
1 1/2 tsp water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread brioche in single layer on parchment paper-lined large baking sheet. Bake, stirring once, until golden; about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, liqueur, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in large bowl until well combined.
Spread a third of the brioche in bottom of a 9-cup (2.25 litre) casserole dish and sprinkle with a third of the chocolate. Repeat layers twice with remaining brioche and chocolate. Pour egg mixture over top, gently pressing down on brioche mixture to moisten.
Cover with foil; bake 35 minutes. Uncover, bake until puffed, golden brown and set in centre, about 30 to 35 minutes, covering with foil if top begins to overbrown.
Stir together marmalade and water in small bowl; brush on bread pudding. Let cool 20 minutes.