Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding

Health score
1%
Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding
90 min.
12
428kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding. This rich and comforting dish combines the lusciousness of chocolate with the tartness of cranberries, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe serves 12, making it an ideal choice for family celebrations or holiday feasts.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread mingling with the sweet scent of chocolate and cranberries wafting through your kitchen. The combination of day-old French bread soaked in a creamy custard, enriched with cocoa and sweetened with brown sugar, results in a decadent pudding that is both satisfying and heartwarming. Topped with a velvety sauce made from white vanilla baking chips and a hint of bourbon, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and become a cherished favorite.

With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can easily whip up this show-stopping dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding is a delightful way to end any meal. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz bread french cut into 1/2-inch cubes (5 to 6 cups)
  • cup cranberries dried sweetened
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup peppermint candies white
  • cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoons vanilla extract 
  • cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place bread and cranberries in baking dish; toss to mix.
  3. In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, brown sugar, cocoa and half-and-half until well blended.
  4. Pour over bread mixture. Stir mixture gently with large spoon to coat bread with liquid.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir mixture.
  6. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, butter, baking chips and whipping cream. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and smooth.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon (sauce will be thin).
  9. Serve sauce over warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts

Calories428kcal
Protein5.57%
Fat37.15%
Carbs57.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.72
Glycemic Load
13.38
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.8604346947825%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
2.32mg
Epicatechin
7.04mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:428.29kcal
21.41%
Fat:18.35g
28.23%
Saturated Fat:12.46g
77.88%
Carbohydrates:63.66g
21.22%
Net Carbohydrates:61.38g
22.32%
Sugar:50.92g
56.58%
Cholesterol:81.99mg
27.33%
Sodium:175.14mg
7.61%
Alcohol:0.75g
100%
Alcohol %:0.77%
100%
Caffeine:8.24mg
2.75%
Protein:6.19g
12.39%
Selenium:11.42µg
16.32%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.38%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.82%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.9%
Copper:0.2mg
9.83%
Iron:1.72mg
9.57%
Fiber:2.28g
9.11%
Phosphorus:89.1mg
8.91%
Calcium:86.1mg
8.61%
Vitamin A:429.06IU
8.58%
Folate:32.38µg
8.09%
Magnesium:29.85mg
7.46%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.52%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.66%
Potassium:155.02mg
4.43%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.31%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.07%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.03%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.51%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.77%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.74%