German Chocolate Bread Pudding (Deutscher Schokoladen-Brotauflauf)

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of German cuisine with this Deutscher Schokoladen-Brotauflauf, also known as German Chocolate Bread Pudding. This decadent dessert is a delightful way to repurpose stale bread into a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

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German Chocolate Bread Pudding (Deutscher Schokoladen-Brotauflauf)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups stale bread, cubed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Add the stale bread and chopped chocolate to the bowl, and gently fold to coat the bread evenly.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  5. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts on top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is crispy.
  7. Allow the pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving with a dollop of whipped cream.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
7g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Baking dish Mixing bowl Whisk Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the German Chocolate Bread Pudding warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

For added texture, you can sprinkle some additional chopped hazelnuts on top of the pudding before serving.

Cost

$10