Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding

Health score
8%
Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding
40 min.
1
892kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding. This rich and decadent treat combines the deep, luscious flavors of fine-quality bittersweet chocolate with a surprising kick of cayenne pepper, creating a harmonious balance that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a cozy evening or a special occasion, this dessert is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 40 minutes!

Imagine the aroma of warm chocolate wafting through your kitchen as you melt together butter, cream, and chocolate, infusing it with the warm spices of cinnamon and a hint of heat from the cayenne. The addition of firm white sandwich bread transforms this dish into a comforting pudding, with a soft, custardy center and a slightly crisp top that beckons you to take a bite.

Whether you're treating yourself or impressing guests, this Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding is sure to be a showstopper. With a calorie count of 892 kcal per serving, it's a rich dessert that promises satisfaction in every spoonful. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor a dessert that beautifully marries sweetness and spice in every delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not or extra-bitter)
  • tablespoon butter unsalted for greasing ramekin
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.8 cup sandwich bread white firm () (from 2 slices)

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter ramekin or 1 muffin cup.
  2. Cook butter (1 tablespoon), cream, chocolate, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne, and a pinch of salt in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in egg until combined. Fold in bread cubes and let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Fill ramekin with bread mixture and bake until puffed and set around edge but still moist in center, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories892kcal
Protein6.88%
Fat68.19%
Carbs24.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
231.87
Glycemic Load
16.06
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.235652138358%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:891.92kcal
44.6%
Fat:67.75g
104.23%
Saturated Fat:39.79g
248.66%
Carbohydrates:55.72g
18.57%
Net Carbohydrates:50.08g
18.21%
Sugar:31.4g
34.89%
Cholesterol:309.15mg
103.05%
Sodium:349.46mg
15.19%
Alcohol:0.69g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Caffeine:48.76mg
16.25%
Protein:15.38g
30.75%
Manganese:1.06mg
53.15%
Selenium:30.54µg
43.62%
Copper:0.8mg
39.93%
Vitamin A:1920.25IU
38.4%
Phosphorus:335.1mg
33.51%
Iron:5.74mg
31.89%
Magnesium:121.66mg
30.41%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.22%
Fiber:5.65g
22.58%
Calcium:195.75mg
19.57%
Zinc:2.67mg
17.77%
Folate:64.85µg
16.21%
Vitamin D:2.27µg
15.13%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.13%
Potassium:518.97mg
14.83%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.83%
Vitamin B5:1.34mg
13.38%
Vitamin B12:0.7µg
11.63%
Vitamin B3:2.21mg
11.06%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.55%
Vitamin K:8.18µg
7.79%
Source:Epicurious