Description
This decadent Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Berries combines soft brioche bread cubes soaked in a rich custard made from eggs, cream, milk, and vanilla, layered with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and sprinkled with chocolate chips for an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Fruit
- 12 oz brioche bread, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
Custard
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 1/2 cup whole milk
Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare bread: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C) and position a rack in the center. Cut the brioche bread into 2-inch cubes and evenly spread them in a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Layer the berries: Sprinkle the blueberries and raspberries evenly over and between the brioche cubes to distribute the fruit throughout the pudding.
- Make custard mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whipping cream, whole milk, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and berries in the baking dish. Allow the bread to soak for 30 minutes so it absorbs the custard fully.
- Add chocolate and bake: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top of the soaked bread and berry mixture. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old brioche or slightly stale bread to better absorb the custard.
- You can substitute mixed berries with your preferred fruits such as strawberries or blackberries.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving for cleaner slices.
- This bread pudding can be served warm with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- To add extra flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon or nutmeg into the custard mixture.
Keywords: bread pudding, chocolate bread pudding, berry dessert, brioche dessert, baked pudding, custard dessert