Our Signature Brioche Chocolate Bread Pudding
Yield: generous 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- One 1-lb loaf brioche (or challah), cut into pieces
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Preparation:
1) Heat the oven to 350°F for 20 minutes.
2) In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add brioche and chocolate to the mixture and combine well. Pour mixture into a well-greased 8-inch square or round baking dish.
3) Place baking dish in a bain-marie (larger pan filled halfway up with water). Bake until a knife inserted in the pudding comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
4) Serve warm with vanilla or coffee ice cream or whipped cream.