Cocoa Bread Pudding

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, comforting chocolate dessert made with simple pantry staples.
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This Cocoa Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort food, transforming humble bread into a luxurious, custard-like treat. By soaking thick slices of bread in a mixture of skim milk, eggs, and vanilla, you create a tender base that absorbs the deep, rich flavor of cocoa powder. The result is a dessert that is moist, slightly firm around the edges, and incredibly satisfying. It’s a fantastic way to use up stale or leftover bread while keeping the fat content lower than traditional puddings. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, a simple weeknight dessert, or a potluck contribution, this recipe requires no fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Just mix, soak, and bake for a warm, aromatic dish that pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a splash of milk.

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Cocoa Bread Pudding

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 255.1

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This Cocoa Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort food, transforming humble bread into a luxurious, custard-like treat. By soaking thick slices of bread in a mixture of skim milk, eggs, and vanilla, you create a tender base that absorbs the deep, rich flavor of cocoa powder. The result is a dessert that is moist, slightly firm around the edges, and incredibly satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs a fantastic way to use up stale or leftover bread while keeping the fat content lower than traditional puddings. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, a simple weeknight dessert, or a potluck contribution, this recipe requires no fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Just mix, soak, and bake for a warm, aromatic dish that pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a splash of milk.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish.
  2. Tear or cut bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and arrange them in the prepared dish, filling it about two-thirds full.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the bread cubes and gently toss to coat the pieces thoroughly.
  5. In a separate measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the skim milk, eggs (or egg whites), and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
  6. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the bread, ensuring the liquid soaks into the cubes until they are just covered.
  7. Let the dish sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard before baking.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, optionally topped with a pat of butter, a splash of milk, or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 255.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 83.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 51.4g18%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 46.6g
Protein 9.0g18%

* 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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