Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding

Submitted by Barb G.

"This is a very chocolatly bread pudding with a taste of kahlua. Serve this warm treat with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The recipe comes from Hometown Recipes. Note:Can be made with splenda. Rest time not included in prep time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 cups semisweet chocolate, divided
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar or 1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup Kahlua or 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 cups milk
• 4 cups cubed stale bread

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch (6 cup) loaf pan.
2. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips (in microwave) and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, melted chocolate and Kahlua in a large bowl.
4. Stir in milk: add bread cubes and let rest for 30 minutes; stirring occasionally to make sure the bread is evenly soaked.
5. Ladle half of the mixture into loaf pan, Spread remaining chocolate chips on top.
6. Add the remaining mixture; Bake for about 55 minutes or until the center is set, cool, ENJOY.

Reviews

[Geniale Genie]

Loved this! Used Tia Maria instead of brandy and a very scant amount of sugar. I also threw in some walnuts and omitted the chocolate chips in the middle (using just 1 cup, melted). Placed the bread cubes directly into the loaf pan and poured the mixture over top, that way, I just had to take the loaf pan right into the oven (no spilling or losses). Next time I'll omit the spices and use orange zest instead.

 

[beyond.blond]

This was an excellent way to use the leftover baguettes I had! I tore them into chunks rather than cutting them up, and I added pecans to the chocolate chips, sprinkling a few of each on top as well before baking. It turned out beautifully, and my boss LOVED it!

 

[LouLouIzSpoiled]

Ohhhhh Barb, this one is REALLY good! I used Kahlua in mine and added chopped walnuts for a little added crunch. This won my heart with the first bite. So comforting and deliciously chocolate, which I was craving. This did the trick! I had with a big ole scoop of Vanilla ice cream and I enjoyed every mouthful! Yummy!