Best 6 Chocolate Almond Bread Pudding Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and almonds? Look no further than chocolate almond bread pudding, a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. This delectable dish features tender pieces of bread soaked in a creamy custard infused with cocoa powder and studded with chopped almonds. Baked until golden brown, the bread pudding emerges from the oven with a crispy crust and a warm, gooey center. Served warm or chilled, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BREAD PUDDING



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A slight twist on the traditional bread pudding. Almond flavor adds a really nice aroma.

Provided by raisedoncoffee

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, melted
12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup dark chocolate chips, or to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, or to taste
8 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter over bread cubes in a 9x13-inch baking dish; toss to coat. Stir chocolate chips and almonds into bread mixture.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond extract, and nutmeg in a bowl; pour over bread mixture, lightly pressing bread with a spatula until egg mixture is absorbed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the bread pudding springs back when lightly pressed, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 136.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 264.4 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

ALMOND BREAD PUDDING



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I played with a recipe from my mom, and the result has been popular with all of our customers at the Washington House in Sellersville.-Deb Mathie, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 croissants
8 eggs
3 cups milk
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almond paste, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup chopped almonds
STRAWBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE:
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Cut croissants into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and extracts. Pour over croissants; let stand for 10 minutes. Dot with almond paste; sprinkle with almonds (dish will be full). , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until sugar has melted and turned a deep amber color, about 20 minutes. , Add 1 cup cream (mixture will bubble). Stir in remaining cream; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until caramelized sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in strawberries. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

WARM CHOCOLATE ALMOND PUDDING



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"When I get the urge for something creamy and chocolaty, I whip up this old-fashioned pudding with a touch of almond," Darlene Brenden writes from Salem, Oregon. "I like to eat it while it's warm with a dollop of whipped topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups fat-free milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup reduce-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk in milk and egg. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Serve warm. Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING (PAULA DEEN)



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From the book, The Lady & Sons Too! By Paula Deen. I saw Paula make this on a Food Network DVD and it looks delicious!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb Italian bread (about 15 cups) or 1 lb French bread, cut into cubes (about 15 cups)
3 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, such as Kahlua
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup hershey cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Place the bread in the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream and liqueur.
  • In another bowl, combine the granulated and brown sugars with the cocoa powder and mix well.
  • Add this to the milk mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the cinnamon to the beaten eggs.
  • Combine the egg mixture with the milk mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in the grated chocolate.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes;.
  • Let stand, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes, or until the bread has absorbed most of the milk mixture.
  • Bake the pudding for 1 hour, or until set;.
  • a knife inserted into the center of the pudding should come out clean.
  • Serve the pudding warm or refrigerate it and serve chilled.

ALMOND-CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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This is a dish my best friend and I cooked up after finding something similar on the internet. It is of course loaded with almonds, Amaretto and almond paste and we had such a good time preparing it -- with the Amaretto of course.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 13x9" pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large plain croissants, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds
8 large eggs, beaten slightly
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almond paste, cut into bits (3 oz)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
chocolate chips, for sprinkling over top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350ºF.
  • Butter a 13x9" pan and place the smallest rounds in a layer at the bottom, then top with a layer of the larger ones.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar well together, then add half-and-half, Amaretto, vanilla and almond extracts, mixing well.
  • Pour over croissant rounds.
  • Sprinkle with almond paste and push down with a spoon so that the bread absorbs all the liquid.
  • Let set for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Sprinkle almonds and chocolate chips all over the top and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and puffed.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5308.1, Fat 250.8, SaturatedFat 114.8, Cholesterol 2230, Sodium 3854.9, Carbohydrate 657.2, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 473.4, Protein 121.4

CHOCOLATE ALMOND TREATS



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Chocolate rice crispy treats!

Provided by Stephanie Watts

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate flavored crispy rice cereal
1 cup milk chocolate chips
¾ cup almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch, square baking pan with heavy-duty foil, folding the foil over the edges of the pan.
  • Put butter in pan and melt in oven. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla; stir to mix.
  • Add cereal and stir with a spoon, then mix with fingers until thoroughly coated. Place waxed paper on top and press down gently but firmly.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until entire surface is bubbly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let stand for chips to soften.
  • Spread chips, then sprinkle with almonds, pressing gently into chocolate. Let cool until just warm, then refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight before cutting.
  • Using foil as a lifter, remove from pan and, without inverting (almond would peel off), peel off foil. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your bread pudding will be. This means using fresh bread, milk, eggs, and butter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread pudding tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the bread pudding with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include whipped cream, ice cream, and fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Chocolate almond bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and crunchy almond topping, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give chocolate almond bread pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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