Get ready to transform your ordinary dessert experience into a decadent chocolate lover's dream! Imagine a dessert that combines the irresistible charm of doughnuts with the comforting warmth of bread pudding, all drizzled with a luxurious chocolate glaze. This Chocolate Glazed Doughnut Bread Pudding is not just a recipe – it's a culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance and your guests beg for seconds. Perfect for those moments when you want to elevate your dessert game from ordinary to extraordinary, this indulgent treat is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 chocolate doughnuts, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9x9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cube the chocolate doughnuts into roughly 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent baking.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the cubed doughnuts into the milk and egg mixture, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips throughout the doughnut mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and pressing down gently to compact the pudding.
- Scatter the remaining chocolate chips on top of the pudding.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the chocolate glaze generously over the warm bread pudding, allowing it to seep into the crevices.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Choose day-old chocolate doughnuts for the best texture – slightly stale doughnuts absorb the custard mixture more effectively.
- Let the doughnut mixture sit for at least 5 minutes before baking to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- For an extra rich flavor, use whole milk or even half-and-half instead of low-fat milk.
- Don't overbake – the pudding should be slightly jiggly in the center when you remove it from the oven.
- Warm the chocolate glaze slightly before drizzling to ensure it flows smoothly over the pudding.
- For added texture, consider mixing in some chopped nuts or additional chocolate chunks.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator and gently reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 110mg
