Indulge in the Richness of Double Chocolate and Spice Bread Pudding

This double chocolate and spice bread pudding recipe is a heavenly dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with a hint of warm spices. The result is a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth treat that will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a dessert that is perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any day you want to indulge in something truly decadent. The combination of chocolate and spices adds a unique twist to the traditional bread pudding, elevating it to a whole new level of indulgence.

Ingredients

• 6 cups stale bread cubes
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the milk, cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and chopped semisweet chocolate over medium heat. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Place the stale bread cubes in the greased baking dish. Pour the chocolate mixture over the bread cubes and gently press down to make sure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
5. Sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips over the top of the bread pudding.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top for an extra touch of indulgence.

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