Bread Pudding with Chocolate Chips

This recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day, but honestly, it's ideal to serve as dessert any day! The bread pudding is made with rich, creamy custard and delicious chocolate chips. It’s the perfect dessert to share with your friends and family.

Serve this bread pudding warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for the ultimate indulgence. If you want something with chocolate that you can make fast and easy, check out this chocolate breakfast bread. It's a great sweet treat.

woman dusting top of bread pudding with powdered sugar

What Should I Serve On Top Of The Bread Pudding?

There are many different ways to enjoy bread pudding. Since it is such a decadent dessert by itself, you may want to go with a lighter topping, but it's okay to truly indulge!

You can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or you can top it with a dollop of whipped cream. I like to add a little bit of both!
You can also serve bread pudding as is, or with a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top or a nice caramel sauce or even fruit syrup.
If you’re looking for something a little different, try serving bread pudding with a scoop of lemon sorbet. The tartness of the sorbet is a nice contrast to the sweetness of the pudding.
If you want something that adds a bit of sweetness but is also simple, dust it with powdered sugar.
Go lighter with some fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries to accent the rich chocolate.
Top with a vanilla bourbon sauce for a rich dessert.

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What Other Min-Ins Can I Add to Bread Pudding

For this recipe, I included raisins and chocolate chips. The best thing about a bread pudding is that once you have the custard base, you can add all sorts of mix-ins or flavors to make it unique. Below are some ideas that I like.

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
Milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or any seasonal chip flavor.
Sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar before baking.
Add a crumble topping by mixing flour, sugar, and butter together.
Stir in or sprinkle over chopped pecans, almonds, peanuts, or walnuts.
Sprinkle with coconut shreds.
Stir extra cinnamon into the custard for added flavor or to make it more like a cinnamon roll.

And if you want to add something after baking this, you can check out some of the ideas above for topping the pudding to serve.

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Ingredients

4 slices bread
2 tablespoons raisins
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk (300ml)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Note: Bread pudding is best made with slightly stale bread. This helps the custard soak into the casserole best. You may also like this made with brioche, chocolate chip bread, or even raisin bread.

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How to Make Bread Pudding with Chocolate Chips

Start by preparing your baking dish. I like to grease with butter, but you can also just spray with non-stick spray if you prefer. Set it aside once greased until later.

Now, in a large bowl, you will whisk together the milk, eggs, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the eggs are incorporated. You want this to be light yellow, with no streaks of the egg.

Now, cut the bread into chunks. I like to cut or tear them into 1" pieces and then pour them into the prepared baking dish spreading them out into an even layer.

Then, pour the custard (milk & egg) mixture over the bread making sure all bread is covered nicely. Cover this dish loosely and set it aside for 30-minutes to let the bread soak up the custard well.

custard being poured over bread in casserole dish

Now, sprinkle the top with the raisins.

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Now, heat the oven to 350°F/180°C and if desired, top the bread pudding with the chocolate chips.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long is Bread Pudding Good For?

Bread pudding is usually best when it is served fresh, warm from the oven. However, if you have leftovers, you can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will prevent it from drying out. It will last for 3 days when stored properly.

Can I Freeze Bread Pudding?

Yes! If you will not finish the bread pudding before it goes bad, you can also freeze it. Place it in a freezer bag, wrapped in plastic to prevent freezer burn, and keep it for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before serving.

I like to portion it into smaller pieces in order to be able to remove one piece at a time instead of having to thaw all of it at once.

Can You Make Bread Pudding Vegan?

Yes! You will need to choose vegan bread, then use non-dairy milk and an egg replacement. I prefer making it with a classic egg substitute such as Just Egg or a mix like the ones from Bob's Red Mill. This may require you to whisk it up with water before mixing it into the dairy milk you prefer.

While I have not tried it, you could also use a flax egg or even add in chia seeds to thicken and help create the texture you want in the bread pudding.

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Yield: 4

Bread Pudding with Chocolate Chips

This bread pudding with chocolate chips is sure to please for breakfast or dessert! Rich, sweet, and easy to prepare for a novice cook!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

4 slices bread
2 tablespoons raisins
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk (300ml)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Instructions

Grease a 9" x 9" baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set it aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Cut the bread pieces into 1" chunks and then pour them into the prepared baking dish.
Then pour the egg and milk mixture on top. Loosely cover and set aside (or in the refrigerator) for 30-minutes to allow the milk to soak into the bread.
Sprinkle the raisins over the top.
Heat the oven to 350°F/180°C and then sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.