Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
For Preparation
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Bread: Place the cubed day-old bread into a large mixing bowl and let it sit while you prepare the custard, allowing the bread to slightly dry out and be ready to absorb flavors.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined to create a smooth custard mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently stir to ensure each piece is well soaked and the custard is evenly distributed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips carefully so they are evenly spread throughout the soaked bread mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the pudding is fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to enable it to set slightly and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps the pudding soak up the custard better without becoming too mushy.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips depending on your taste preference.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish thoroughly to avoid sticking.
- This bread pudding can be served warm or at room temperature and pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American