Preparing Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding

Chocolate bread and butter pudding is a rich and decadent dessert that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy evening at home. This  pudding is a rich and decadent dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. The combination of dark chocolate, raisins, cranberries, and orange zest adds a delicious and complex flavor to the pudding.

Give this recipe a try and indulge in a delicious and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! Serves four people.

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• Serves 4
• 20 mins to prepare, 30 mins to cook, 20 mins resting
• 490 calories /serving

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of white bread, crusts removed
• 2 tablespoons of softened butter
• 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
• 1/4 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
• Zest of one orange
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the drizzle:

• 20g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), finely chopped

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) square baking dish with butter.
2. Spread the softened butter over each slice of bread. Cut the bread into triangles.
3. Arrange a layer of bread triangles in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate over the bread.
4. Sprinkle half of the raisins, cranberries, and orange zest over the chocolate. Repeat the layers of bread, chocolate, raisins, cranberries, and orange zest, ending with a layer of bread.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Pour the milk mixture over the bread layers in the baking dish, making sure that all the bread is soaked in the mixture.
7. Let the pudding sit for 10 minutes so that the bread absorbs the milk mixture.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
9. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. Serve the chocolate bread and butter pudding warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.