Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: Pantry Challenge

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

Cook Time:
1 hr 10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

4 cups whole milk, warmed
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted in microwave
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf challah bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch slices
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine warmed milk and melted butter with the sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until incorporated and smooth.

Line a large baking dish with two-thirds of the challah slices. Sprinkle with half the chocolate chips and half the raisins. Top with remaining challah slices, layering them one on top of the other, and then remaining chocolate chips and raisins, making sure the chips and raisins get inside the layers created by the challah slices.

Pour milk mixture slowly over the top of everything and let stand until the bread has absorbed almost all of the liquid, 5 to 10 minutes.

Wrap the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer until set in the middle and lightly browned on top.

Remove from oven and let cool before serving. Serve with the Chocolate Ganache drizzled over top.

Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream to just below a simmer.

Place the chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.

Remove plastic wrap and whisk vigorously until ganache becomes a uniform smooth chocolate sauce. Serve while warm.

Cook's Note: To make in advance, let cool, cover tightly and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Then microwave on low heat for 20 to 30 second intervals or heat over a double boiler.

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recipe Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins
Pattie Philadelphia, PA 01-02-2009
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needs flavor
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This recipe is in need of spices, (cinnamon, nutmeg..something) As is, all you taste are the chocolate chips. Blah.
recipe Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins
Deborah Rockville, MD 09-07-2008
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Oh my G-D!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This IS sinfully delicious, however, I would use 1 inch slices of challah and no bigger than a 9 x 13 inch pan, otherwise,... the liquid does not absorb all the way through the challah. Kids and adults alike loved this recipe! Would definitely make it again!Read more
recipe Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins
Jackie Walpole, MA 11-19-2007
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Mmmm Mmmm Good!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is soooo yummy! Definitely receives 2 thumbs up from this chocoholic. If you're any bit uncertain about the raisins -... leave them in anyway. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about them - and you don't even notice them - so I imagine the sweetness from them added to the greatness of the recipe. The sauce is the BEST! I'm making it again for Thanksgiving - I know they're going to love it!Read more
recipe Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins
Lisa Flower Mound, TX 10-27-2007
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I'd give this one 10 STARS!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Warning:This dessert is like crack for chocolate lovers! My whole family is in love with this dessert so much so I have to... look away from the challah bread at the grocery store or it 'ends up' in the grocery cart and since I have all the other ingredients sitting at home (I buy semi-sweet chocolate in bulk :) ), we always end up making it--not the best idea for a mom trying to lose baby weight. But it's still so so so good; I just can't stop making it and eating it! I did add some cinnamon to the custard and we use dried cranberries instead of raisons (kids' preference); I am betting it would rock with dried cherries too!Read more
recipe Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins
Anonymous 09-15-2007
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Not exactly inexpensive. Dry.
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The bread he used is usually expensive in most markets first of all. Even if it's leftover - it's often dry when used in... bread puddings and this was no exception. Also raisins and chocolate? Just ok.Read more
recipe Challah Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Raisins
Bonnie Rensselaer, NY 05-14-2007
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Delicious bread pudding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for Mother's Day. Everyone loved it. I substituted dried cranberries for the raisins.