Decadent Chocolate Stout Bread Pudding
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of this Decadent Chocolate Stout Bread Pudding, a perfect dessert for any occasion. Combining the deep, malty notes of stout beer with velvety chocolate, this dish transforms simple bread into a sophisticated treat. Ideal for sharing, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its frothy whipped cream topping and warm, chocolatey goodness. Serve it fresh out of the oven for a cozy and indulgent finish to any meal.
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Servings
300
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
stout beer
1 1/2 cups (none)
35% cream
1/2 cup (none)
sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (divided)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups (divided)
large eggs
4 (none)
pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (none)
French bread
4 cups (cut into 1-inch cubes)
whipped cream
for serving (lightly sweetened with sugar)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
In a medium saucepan, combine the stout beer, 35% cream, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until it reaches a simmer and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of chocolate chips, whisking until melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and pure vanilla extract until thoroughly blended. Gradually whisk in the cooled chocolate and stout mixture until fully combined.
4
Add the cubed French bread to the custard mixture, along with the remaining chocolate chips, and gently toss until the bread is well-coated.
5
Grease a 1.5-quart shallow round, square, or oval baking dish with butter or oil. Pour the bread and chocolate mixture into the greased dish, pressing down slightly if needed. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until the custard has thickened and the center is just set.
7
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out portions, and serve garnished with partially whipped cream lightly sweetened with sugar.
Nutrition Information
13.75g
Fat
6.25g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decadent Chocolate Stout Bread Pudding?
It is a rich, luxurious dessert that combines French bread, stout beer, and semi-sweet chocolate chips into a baked custard.
What type of beer should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of stout beer to provide deep, malty notes.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are approximately 300 calories per serving of this bread pudding.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (160°C).
What kind of bread is best for this recipe?
French bread is recommended, cut into 1-inch cubes.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 4 large eggs to create the custard base.
How long does it take to bake?
It takes between 50 to 60 minutes in the oven until the custard is thickened and set.
What type of chocolate chips should I use?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are used, totaling 1 1/4 cups for the recipe.
How much cream is needed?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of 35% cream.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe uses a total of 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, divided between the custard and the topping.
How should the baking dish be prepared?
Grease a 1.5-quart shallow round, square, or oval baking dish with butter or oil.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 13.75g of fat.
Is there protein in this dessert?
Yes, there is about 6.25g of protein per serving.
How do I serve the bread pudding?
Serve it warm, optionally using a round biscuit cutter for portions, and garnish with partially whipped cream.
When do I add the chocolate chips?
One cup is whisked into the hot stout mixture to melt, and the remaining chips are tossed with the bread cubes.
How do I combine the eggs and chocolate mixture?
Gradually whisk the cooled chocolate and stout mixture into the whisked eggs and vanilla extract.
What size should the bread cubes be?
The French bread should be cut into 1-inch cubes.
Can I use a different shape for the baking dish?
Yes, a shallow round, square, or oval dish will work as long as it is 1.5 quarts.
Do I need to melt the chocolate chips separately?
No, you melt them by whisking them into the heated stout and cream mixture.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
What is the texture of the topping?
The topping is sprinkled with sugar before baking to create a light crust and served with frothy whipped cream.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy comfort food recipe.
Should the whipped cream be sweetened?
Yes, the whipped cream used for serving should be lightly sweetened with sugar.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients used in this bread pudding.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include chocolate, stout, dessert, bread pudding, rich, decadent, easy, comfort food, and baking.
Can I use a different cream?
The recipe specifies 35% cream for richness, which is typical for heavy whipping cream.
How do I know when the pudding is finished?
The custard should be thickened and the center should be just set.
Is the bread pudding served hot or cold?
It is intended to be served warm for the best flavor and texture.
What provides the malty flavor?
The malty flavor comes from the addition of 1 1/2 cups of stout beer.
How do I prepare the custard?
Heat stout, cream, and sugar, melt in chocolate, then whisk this mixture into eggs and vanilla.