Indulgent Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert | Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
Immerse yourself in the sweet symphony of flavors with this delectable Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding, a recipe I stumbled upon in a magazine during a leisurely visit to the hairdresser. As I marveled at the pages, I knew this decadent treat was destined to grace my kitchen, adding a touch of beauty to my culinary repertoire.
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bread (crusts removed)
- 50g chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 433.4
- Fat: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat: 12.7g
- Cholesterol: 136.8mg
- Sodium: 378.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.8g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 22.1g
- Protein: 10.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Bread:
Begin by transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. With precision, cut the crusts from the bread slices, setting the stage for a velvety texture in every bite. -
Build Layers of Bliss:
Embrace the artistry of layering as you generously butter the bread slices, transforming them into triangles that harmonize with the chocolate chips. Arrange this symphony of flavors in an ovenproof dish, creating a tantalizing composition. -
Whisk the Liquid Elixir:
In a bowl, embark on a journey of culinary alchemy by whisking together the eggs, milk, sugar, sherry wine, and vanilla extract. Let the ingredients intertwine, forming a luscious liquid elixir that will elevate your pudding to extraordinary heights. -
Pour and Absorb:
Gently pour the liquid elixir over the layered bread, allowing each piece to soak up the ambrosial mixture. Patience becomes a virtue as you let the bread stand for 15 minutes, ensuring that every morsel fully absorbs the liquid essence, intensifying the flavors. -
Preheat the Symphony:
Set the stage for the grand performance by preheating your oven to 160°C. The anticipation builds as the kitchen fills with the promise of a delightful sensory experience. -
Bake to Golden Perfection:
Place the assembled masterpiece into the preheated oven and let it bake for 30 minutes. Witness the transformation as the pudding turns golden and sets, creating an enchanting aroma that beckons you to the kitchen. -
Dust with Sweet Elegance:
As the symphony concludes, remove the pudding from the oven. With a touch of culinary finesse, dust the creation with a delicate snowfall of icing sugar, adding a final touch of sweet elegance. -
Savor the Beauty:
Let the Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding rest for a moment before serving. As you indulge in each spoonful, savor the beauty that emerged from a magazine, bringing joy to your kitchen and delight to your taste buds.
Note: This recipe yields 4 servings, making it perfect for a cozy family dessert or a sweet treat for a weeknight indulgence. Allow the richness of chocolate and the comforting warmth of sherry to transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.
