Orange and Dark Chocolate Bread Puddings (Like Hot, Fluffy Jaffa Cakes!)
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Orange and Dark Chocolate Bread Puddings (Like Hot, Fluffy Jaffa Cakes!)
Description
The Orange and Dark Chocolate Bread Puddings use cubed pandoro or similarly dried brioche-style bread soaked in an egg, milk, and half-and-half custard mixture. Adding chopped dark chocolate introduces pockets of melted richness throughout the pudding. A teaspoon of orange marmalade in each ramekin adds a citrus brightness that balances the chocolate's intensity. Baking the puddings in a water bath ensures an even, gentle heat, setting the custard without curdling and preserving a delicate texture. After baking, the puddings are cooled briefly but served warm, highlighting the soft bread with luscious custard and bursts of orange flavor.
The combination of fluffy bread, smooth custard, dark chocolate, and marmalade makes these puddings distinctive and appealing. They can be served as an indulgent dessert or a comforting treat. The recipe's structure allows flexibility with bread types similar to panettone or brioche.
Quality ingredients help enhance the flavor and texture, especially the bread and chocolate. The oven temperature and bain-marie method contribute to a consistent custard firmness, important for achieving the pudding's characteristic moist yet stable texture.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pandoro panettone, or brioche breads cut into cubes (let dry a bit)
- 6 egg
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 Tbsp orange marmalade
- 4 oz dark chocolate like Green & Black’s 70% chopped into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F (175º C)
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the sugar and continue to whisk. Once well beaten, add the milk and half and half. Next, stir in the bread cubes, and add the chocolate.
- Place a teaspoon of marmalade into each ramekin.
- Fill the ramekins with the egg, bread and chocolate mixture.
- Place all the filled ramekins into a deep tray and fill with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the ramekins.
- Place in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until custard is set.
- Remove from bain marie and let cool for a few minutes before serving, reminding everyone that the dishes are just out of the oven.
Notes
- Use quality bread and dark chocolate to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prepare the custard mixture thoroughly before combining with bread.
- Baking in a bain-marie helps set the custard gently and evenly.
- Allow puddings to cool briefly before serving; they are best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ramekin | |
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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