Economical Chocolate Bread Pudding -feeds 6 for under R15.00
1 August 2012 in Baking, Cheap and cheerful, Desserts, Easy to prepare
I was recently given this recipe (thanks Dominque) and incorrectly assumed that it would be your usual bread-and-butter-type pudding, how wrong was I?! This is a great pud for the family it uses everyday ingredients that we all have in our cupboards and it is both economical and easy to make, it ticks all the boxes.
Chocolate Bread Pudding
500mls of milk
6 slices of bread cubed
125ml sugar
85ml cocoa
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
30ml softened butter
5ml vanilla
2 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
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Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and grease a 20cm (8 inch) square dish
Put the milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil, remove from heat
Add the bread cubes and whisk until quite smooth (I used my mixer)
Add sugar, cocoa and yolks, mix well
Add butter and vanilla
Fold in the egg whites
Pour into your dish
Place inside a bigger dish with boiling water, the water needs to come about halfway up the smaller dish
Bake for 30 minutes or until firm
Serve with custard, cream or ice cream
Food24 Ed said on 1 August 2012
WOW, that’s amazing! SO economical!
Sous Chef said on 1 August 2012
It really is easy on the pocket and kids will love it.
adinparadise said on 1 August 2012
Sounds delicious, and looks really good too.
Sous Chef said on 1 August 2012
Thanks ad, did you find me in your spam?
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book said on 1 August 2012
Me like! Lots! Love your spoon impression on top of the dish too.
Mandy
Wonder what this will be like with brown bread…
Sous Chef said on 1 August 2012
I would think that brown bread would actually blend in easier than white, do let me know if you try it Mandy.
lifeisazoobiscuit said on 1 August 2012
Wow it looks like a million dollars! Cant wait to try it!
Sous Chef said on 1 August 2012
Thanks anel, I do hope you give a whirl.
Colonialist said on 1 August 2012
Looks good, and I wouldn’t knock the conventional Bread and Butter Pud either. It can be a real work of art. Those at Blu Pumpkin are divine!
Sous Chef said on 1 August 2012
You wrote about that place, out near the Oaks? We must take a Sunday drive.
ninatimm said on 1 August 2012
You are a super star Sue……m son will love it!
Sous Chef said on 2 August 2012
I wish I was Nina! thanks go to Dominque for passing on the recipe. Hope your son likes it.
Debbie said on 2 August 2012
Drool…..so delicious,its a keeper for sure
Sous Chef said on 2 August 2012
Absolutely!
pinkpolkadot said on 2 August 2012
Wow, Sue!! It sounds great!!
Sous Chef said on 2 August 2012
I was impressed considering the ingredients Dottie.
Lusanda said on 3 August 2012
YUM!! YUM!! YUM!!
Psst! I don’t enjoy cooking or baking (I’d rather wash that mountain of dishes) but for this one, I’ll definitely put on my apron and pretend to be the Cake Boss’ pastry chef.
It’s strange though that for someone who loves watching foodie shows/programs, collects cookery books, subscribes to tons of newsletters like Food24, etc, to never, I mean never, try out the recipes. Mh.
This is going to be a first. Of many, I hope!
Thank you for sharing, especially something as economical and simple as this. *smiley face*
Sous Chef said on 3 August 2012
Hi Lusanda, thank you for taking the time to comment. Do try it as it’s very easy and my family enjoyed it, let me know what you think?
Stacey Vee said on 3 August 2012
I laboured for a good 90 minutes making an old-fashined baked chocolate pudding last night. I used more than a cup of cocoa in the recipe! It seemed like a huge waste… and it turned out rather ‘blah’ in the end. Will definitely give this one a try next time.
Sous Chef said on 3 August 2012
It is frustrating when you go to so much trouble, shame! This is a great family pud, hope you try it and thanks for visiting.
Neo Senkge said on 5 August 2012
Very economical indeed, was looking for a delicious warm pudding to make for the family, and i’ve found it !
Thank you for sharing.
Sous Chef said on 5 August 2012
My pleasure Neo, and thanks for dropping in
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on 5 August 2012
Hi Sue this looks & sounds WOW! now i only wish i could make it without eggs
Sous Chef said on 6 August 2012
Not being able to use eggs certainly limits baking, but I’m sure you have equally nice puds.
Lisa Bradshaw said on 5 August 2012
This sounds like a brilliant desert for cold winter nights in the chalet!!!
Lisa Bradshaw said on 6 August 2012
OMW it is delicious…It’s raining so I decided to bake!! I made it with some french milk bread rolls!! It is light, fluffy and definitely worth it!!
Sous Chef said on 6 August 2012
So pleased you like it Lisa! and thanks for the feedback. I must pop over and catch up on your life.
Chantelle said on 20 August 2012
Is it not just the best thing ever??!!
Chantelle said on 19 August 2012
THIS IS SOOOOO FRIKKEN GOOD!!!!!! Thanks for sharing xxxx
Sous Chef said on 10 September 2012
So very pleased you all liked it xx
Melanie said on 20 August 2012
What I love about your food blog is that the food is the real stuff normal families will eat
Sous Chef said on 10 September 2012
Thank you Melanie, that’s exactly what I try to achieve.
browniegirl said on 20 August 2012
Delicious!!! I used to have a similar recipe but lost it……so am very happy to see this one of yours thank you Sue xxx
Sous Chef said on 10 September 2012
Delighted to be of help, enjoy!