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Chocolate Bread Pudding With Strawberry Sauce

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This decadent dessert features a dense, moist chocolate base made with dark chocolate and heavy cream, offering a luxurious texture that rivals any fine dining pastry. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by a tart, bright strawberry sauce that cuts through the richness of the chocolate. It is an ideal treat for special dinners, holiday gatherings, or simply when you crave something indulgent. The combination of warm, baked custard and cool fruit sauce creates a delightful contrast in both temperature and flavor. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish feels elegant yet approachable, making it a reliable crowd-pleaser for any occasion where you want to serve something memorable and sweet.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 679.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This decadent dessert features a dense, moist chocolate base made with dark chocolate and heavy cream, offering a luxurious texture that rivals any fine dining pastry. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by a tart, bright strawberry sauce that cuts through the richness of the chocolate. It is an ideal treat for special dinners, holiday gatherings, or simply when you crave something indulgent. The combination of warm, baked custard and cool fruit sauce creates a delightful contrast in both temperature and flavor. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish feels elegant yet approachable, making it a reliable crowd-pleaser for any occasion where you want to serve something memorable and sweet.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 pound Chocolate; dark
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Sugar; superfine
  • 4 Eggs; seperated
  • 1/4 pound Butter, unsalted; cut in
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and butter a 20cm round cake tin or soufflé dish.
  2. 2
    Process the dark chocolate in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  3. 3
    Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate and stir until smooth and melted.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the superfine sugar until pale and creamy.
  5. 5
    Whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
  6. 6
    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  7. 7
    Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two batches until no white streaks remain.
  8. 8
    Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. 9
    While the pudding bakes, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and brandy in a saucepan, simmering for 10 minutes until syrupy.
  10. 10
    Serve the chocolate pudding warm or cold, topped with the fresh strawberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 679.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.5g78%
Saturated Fat 31.2g156%
Cholesterol 110.5mg37%
Sodium 195.9mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 53.5g18%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 48.6g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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