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Chocolate Orange Bread & Butter Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This decadent Chocolate Orange Bread & Butter Pudding combines rich dark chocolate, zesty orange extract, and sweet candied peel with buttery bread soaked in a creamy egg custard. Baked until golden and crisp, it’s a perfect comforting dessert with layers of fruity and chocolatey flavors, enhanced by a bright touch of fresh orange slices and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

Ingredients

Bread and Fruit

  • 300 g (10.5 oz) white bloomer-style bread
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 100 g (3/4 cup) candied peel chunks
  • 100 g (2/3 cup) sultanas

Custard

  • 240 ml (1 cup) full-fat milk
  • 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) double (heavy) cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp Valencian orange extract

Chocolate and Topping

  • 150 g (5.3 oz) dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
  • 80 g (1/2 cup) chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate, milk used here)
  • 1 orange (sliced into half-moons)
  • 1 tsp confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dish: Grease a large casserole dish (approximately 28cm x 25cm oval) to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Slice and butter the bread: Cut the bread into 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick slices, then spread each slice generously with unsalted butter. Next, cut each buttered slice into 2.5 cm (1 inch) chunks for the pudding.
  3. Arrange bread and dried fruit: Place the bread chunks evenly in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the candied peel chunks and sultanas over the bread, then set the dish aside while preparing the custard.
  4. Heat milk mixture: In a pan, gently heat the full-fat milk, double cream, and vanilla extract until just below boiling point, then remove from heat.
  5. Mix eggs and sugar: In a jug, whisk together the egg yolks, light brown sugar, and cornflour until smooth and uniform.
  6. Temper the eggs: Gradually add small splashes of the hot milk and cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking to prevent curdling. Continue until all the hot liquid is incorporated.
  7. Thicken custard: Pour the tempered egg and milk mixture back into the cleaned pan. Heat over medium, stirring slowly and continuously with a whisk until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Add flavorings and chocolate: Remove from heat, then stir in the Valencian orange extract and the roughly chopped dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has fully melted and the custard is smooth.
  9. Combine custard and bread: Spoon the chocolate custard over the bread and fruit in the casserole dish. Gently mix to ensure all bread pieces are thoroughly coated with the chocolate mixture.
  10. Soak the pudding: Let the pudding sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture fully.
  11. Preheat oven and add chocolate chips: While resting, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) fan-assisted. Then sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly across the top of the pudding.
  12. Bake the pudding: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the edges of the bread are crisp and golden brown.
  13. Garnish and serve: Remove the pudding from the oven, arrange fresh orange slices on top for a bright citrus finish, and sift over confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm alone or accompanied by ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use thick slices of sturdy white bread like bloomer to help absorb custard without disintegrating.
  • Tempering the eggs with hot milk prevents scrambling and ensures a smooth custard.
  • The Valencian orange extract adds a bright citrus aroma distinct from fresh orange slices.
  • Allowing the pudding to rest before baking maximizes custard absorption into the bread.
  • Chocolate chips on top give a melty texture contrast after baking.
  • Serve with ice cream or cream for extra indulgence.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/chocolate-orange-bread-and-butter-pudding-recipe/