Chocolate Hazelnut Bread Pudding with Easy Vanilla Sauce
Servings Prep Time
12people 20minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12people 20minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2,1 pound loaves brioche bread
  • 1stick unsalted butter
  • 1cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1teaspoon espresso powder
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 1/2cups heavy cream
  • 1/8cup hazelnutschopped small
  • 3ounces semi-sweet chocolatechopped small
  • 1pint high quality vanilla ice creammelt overnight in the refrigerator (or leave on counter to melt)
Instructions
  1. Melt 1 pint of high quality vanilla ice cream overnight in the refrigerator. Ice cream can also be melted on the counter.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Butter a 9 x 13″ baking dish.
  4. Slice brioche loaves into 1 x 1″ pieces and scatter into baking dish.
  5. Cut butter into small cubes.
  6. In a food processor, combine butter and sugar. Pulse until well blended.
  7. Add cinnamon, espresso powder and vanilla. Pulse to combine.
  8. Crack eggs into mixture while the food processor runs on low. Turn off the food processor. Scrape down sides.
  9. Add the heavy cream. Pulse to combine.
  10. Pour 1/2 the egg and cream mixture evenly over brioche cubes. Press down on brioche cubes for even distribution. Add additional egg and cream mixture. Press down again for even distribution.
  11. Scatter chopped hazelnuts evenly over brioche cubes, egg and cream mixture.
  12. Scatter chocolate over brioche cubes, egg and cream mixture. Cover with foil and let soak at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  13. Bake covered with foil for 35 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to lightly brown the top and finish melting the chocolate. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  15. Spoon melted vanilla ice cream over individual servings.
Recipe Notes

Store left-over bread pudding in the refrigerator covered to prevent drying out. To re-heat, microwave individual squares for 35-40 seconds on 50% power or until warmed through. Spoon melted vanilla ice cream over individual servings.

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