Irish Chocolate Truffle Bread Pudding
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Irish Chocolate Truffle Bread Pudding

Irish Chocolate Truffle Bread Pudding

This rich, custardy bread pudding is made with flaky croissants, bittersweet chocolate and Irish cream liqueur.

Servings: 7 servings (1 serving = 1 - 6 oz portion)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Heavy cream
8 oz
1 cup
Skim milk
4 oz
1/2 cup
Bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 oz
1/2 cup
Granulated sugar
2 oz
1/4 cup
Egg, large
2 oz
1 each
Egg yolks, large
1.20 oz
2 each
Vanilla extract
2 1/4 tsp
Irish cream liqueur
2 oz
1/4 cup
Dark chocolate baking chips
4.50 oz
2/3 cup
Prep
  1. Bake croissants as indicated on package; allow to cool for 1 hour.
  2. Cut into approx. 1/2-3/4-inch cubes; set aside.
Assembly
  1. Add cream and milk to a small saucepan; bring to a simmer then pour over chopped chocolate.
  2. Allow to stand 3 minutes and whisk until smooth.
  3. Whisk together sugar, egg, egg yolks and vanilla in a separate bowl; slowly pour in hot chocolate cream mixture, whisking constantly so eggs do not curdle.
  4. Stir in Irish cream liqueur then croissant pieces; allow to rest at least 10 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Spray ramekins and deposit a generous #6 scoop (5.75 oz) of mixture.
  6. Top each with 1 1/2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips and place in 2-inch half hotel pan.
  7. Pour boiling water into pan so it is 1-inch deep, being careful not to spill into ramekins.
  8. Carefully place in oven and bake as directed until knife comes out clean; serve warm or cold.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven
350°F
20-24 minutes
Standard Oven
400°F
26-29 minutes

  • Use leftover croissants for this recipe to minimize waste. Substitute frozen raspberries or chopped cherries for chocolate chips if desired. Garnish with whipped cream a drizzle of caramel sauce or fresh berries if desired. Note nutrition information will change.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 6 oz portion
Calories
610
Calories from Fat
360
% Daily Value
Total Fat
40g
62%
Saturated Fat
24g
118%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
175mg
58%
Sodium
300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
22g
Protein
11g
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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