Prepare to be transported to the heart of Italy with a dessert that's about to revolutionize your sweet tooth's expectations! This isn't just another bread pudding - this is Bodino Nero, a decadent chocolate symphony that transforms humble day-old bread into a luxurious culinary masterpiece. Imagine a dessert so rich, so intensely chocolatey, that each spoonful feels like a passionate embrace from an Italian grandmother's secret recipe. Get ready to discover a dessert that will make your taste buds dance and your guests beg for seconds!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 70 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your oven is at the right temperature when you're ready to bake the bread pudding.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 4 cups of cubed day-old bread with 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir gently to ensure that all the bread is soaked in the liquid. Allow this mixture to sit for about 10 minutes so that the bread absorbs the milk and cream.
- While the bread is soaking, in another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Once the bread has soaked, gently fold the egg mixture into the bread mixture. Be careful not to break up the bread too much; you want to maintain some texture.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Grease a baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is slightly crispy.
- Once baked, remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help it set up a bit more.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with additional heavy cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent touch.
Tips
- Bread Selection is Key: Always use day-old bread for the best texture. Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard mixture more effectively, creating a more luxurious pudding.
- Temperature Matters: Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, even incorporation.
- Don't Overmix: When combining bread and egg mixtures, fold gently to maintain bread chunks and prevent a mushy texture.
- Check for Doneness: The pudding should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center. A knife inserted should come out mostly clean.
- Serving Suggestion: For an extra touch of indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla gelato or a drizzle of heavy cream.
- Make Ahead: This pudding actually tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to prepare it in advance!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 524kcal
Carbohydrates: 69g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 203mg
