Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces Kahlua or 4 ounces brandy
• 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 4 cups cubed stale French bread
• whipped cream or vanilla cream
• chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch (6-cup) loaf pan.
3. Melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a microwave or over low heat on the stove, and set it aside to cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 3/4 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and the melted chocolate along with 4 ounces of Kahlua or brandy until very smooth.
5. Stir in 2 cups of 2% low-fat milk and mix well.
6. Add 4 cups of cubed stale French bread to the mixture and let it stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the bread is evenly soaked.
7. Ladle half of the bread mixture into your prepared loaf pan, then spread the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips on top.
8. Ladle the rest of the bread mixture over the chocolate chips, ensuring everything is well distributed.
9. Bake for about 55 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool before garnishing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chocolate sprinkles, if desired.