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Chocolate Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding

Tart apples and cranberries balance the sweetness of this bread pudding and combine with rich dark chocolate for a fantastic dessert that's perfect for fall!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings12
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate shaved or grated
  • 3 ½ cups 1-inch bread cubes challah or brioche works great
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup milk or half and half
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x13" baking pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Add milk or half and half to a small saucepan with butter. Heat over medium-low heat until the butter melts (right before the milk/half and half boils). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • While the milk is heating, combine the cubed bread, diced apple, cranberries, shaved chocolate, and brown sugar. Place the mixture in the prepared pan.
  • When the milk mixture has almost come to a boil, remove from heat and pour evenly over the bread mixture. Toss to combine so the bread has all started to absorb the milk mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream; if desired, garnish with cranberries and chocolate.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream; if desired, garnish with cranberries and chocolate.

Notes

  • Store leftover bread pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 4-5 days for best results.
  • Prep the bread pudding, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking if desired. 
  • I recommend grating a bar of good quality chocolate, but if all you have is chocolate chips, you could try pulsing them in a food processor for finer pieces. 

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal, Carbohydrates: 75g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 309mg, Potassium: 307mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 37g, Vitamin A: 335IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 121mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Kate Jones
Cost: $12
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