Old Fashioned Chocolate Bread Pudding

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Old Fashioned Chocolate Bread Pudding is a rich, comforting dessert featuring tender bread soaked in a chocolate-infused custard. Its deep cocoa flavor pairs beautifully with the creamy texture, making it perfect for chocolate lovers and those seeking a nostalgic, indulgent treat. Warm serving enhances its appeal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups coarse bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk to scalding.
  2. Pour the hot milk over the coarse bread crumbs and let cool.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, cocoa, beaten eggs, and salt to the cooled bread mixture.
  4. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into a buttered casserole dish.
  6. Bake at 325°F until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

673 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 36.7g 47% DV
Carbs 75.1g 27% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10029.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 938.5mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 247.8mg 19% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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