Easy way to make Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Berries

It doesn’t get more delicious than chocolate and berries in bread pudding. Fresh berries and chocolate chips are scattered throughout chunks of creamy Brioche Bread that have been steeped in custard.

For Christmas morning, serve this recipe for brioche bread pudding with a mug of hot cocoa as a festive breakfast or dessert. PS: You’ll like that it can be prepared in advance.

Is bread pudding dessert or breakfast?

Regarding serving, there is some disagreement about whether bread pudding can be consumed for breakfast or if it is only a delectable dessert.

It’s a fantastic treat for a holiday breakfast, in my opinion, and entirely a matter of personal preference. Not much more sinful than French toast. No judgment here; I’ve previously enjoyed a piece with a cup of coffee in the morning.

The Benefits of Brioche for Bread Custard

Brioche is ideal for bread custard because of its flavor profile, which includes a hint of yeast, butter, and sweetness.

The bread’s texture absorbs the custard so nicely and makes for a lovely presentation. If brioche is unavailable, you might substitute challah or even day-old croissants.

Ingredients

• Brioche – You can use either store-bought or handmade brioche. For a uniform texture, dice it into bread cubes of similar sizes.
• We use blueberries and raspberries, but you are welcome to substitute any berry combination that you choose. It would be great to use strawberries, blackberries, or lingonberries.
• Depending on how sweet you like it, you can use milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate, or even dark chocolate chips.
• Large eggs should be used, and they should be whisked until silky smooth to provide the ideal custard texture.
  If possible, try to use 100% pure vanilla essence. The mixtures frequently leave an aftertaste.
• Granulated sugar is the best type of sugar to use to sweeten custard.
• Heavy whipping cream gives the custard such a rich flavor.
• Whole Milk – Whole milk is recommended for texture and richness.

Making Traditional Bread Pudding

1. Brioche should be cut into 2-inch cubes, then assembled in a baking dish that can be placed in the oven.
2. Over the brioche, evenly distribute the Berries.
3. Making the Custard: In a medium bowl, combine the milk, heavy whipping cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
4. Construct – After covering the brioche with custard and letting it sit for 30 minutes, top with chocolate chips.
5. 35 minutes of baking at 350 degrees followed by enjoyment.

The BEST Bread Pudding Tips

• To prevent the bread pudding from coming out soggy, use fresh rather than frozen berries. Allow them to defrost completely and drain any extra liquid before using if you must.
• For a custard with an irresistible texture, choose full-fat dairy.
• Try experimenting with various seasonings to suit the season. In the summer and spring, add a little lemon juice or lemon zest to the custard mixture. In the fall and winter, add a little cinnamon.

Typical Questions

Fresh or day-old bread should be used?

This is entirely up to your personal preference. A day-old loaf will add a pleasant crunch, while fresh bread will have a smoother texture. Nothing can go wrong!

What are some different serving options for bread pudding?

It can be served as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as a breakfast casserole. If you love chocolate, drizzle warm chocolate sauce over the bread pudding to complete the dish.

Can bread pudding be frozen?

Freezing bread pudding is a fantastic choice. To avoid it becoming soggy, just make sure to bake it straight from frozen rather than thawing it first. Just before baking, mix in the berries.

Make-Ahead

• Prepare in advance by dicing the bread and making the custard the day before. Cover and store in the fridge. The pudding only needs to be assembled the day before and baked. Alternatively, you may make the whole bread pudding ahead of time and then just reheat the individual servings!
• Reheat the bread pudding by placing it back in the oven covered with foil and heating it through.
• Use stale bread for a crispier pudding — Cube the bread and put it out at room temperature overnight for a crispier pudding.

Chocolate and Berry Bread Pudding

The definition of decadence is bread pudding. Brioche bread with berries and chocolate-custard creaminess. a dessert or breakfast fit for the holidays.

Ingredients

• 12 oz brioche bread
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 1/2 cup whole mil

Instructions

1. With a rack in the middle, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make 2-inch cubes out of the brioche pieces. Put them together in a 13 x 9 baking dish.
2. In between the brioche cubes, scatter the berries.
3. Combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and flavoring in another bowl. Until mixed, whisk.
4. The brioche should be covered in custard and left to soak for 30 minutes.
5. Add chocolate chips and bake for 35 minutes at 350°F.