Chocolate Coffee Bread Pudding

This is a great dessert to make when entertaining because you can throw all the ingredients together ahead of time, and then bake it while you are eating dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Loaf Italian Bread, Cut Into Cubes (About A 1 Pound Loaf)
• 2 1/2 Cups Milk
• 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Cup Coffee Flavored Liqueur
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tablespoon Powdered Espresso
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 6 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
• 1 1/2 Cups Dark Chocolate Chunks (Chopped Fine)
• Whipped Cream or Ice Cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and lightly...: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and lightly grease a large casserole or a 13 X 9 inch cake pan.
2. 2Toss the bread with the chopped chocolate and...: Toss the bread with the chopped chocolate and place in the pan.
3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together the other...: In a large bowl, whisk together the other ingredients until frothy and pour over the bread cubes and gently press the bread into the egg mixture.
4. 4Allow to rest at least 30 minutes so...: Allow to rest at least 30 minutes so the bread can absorb most of the egg mixture.
5. 5Bake for about 1 hour or until the...: Bake for about 1 hour or until the pudding is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. 6Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream...: Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.