Mint Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something indulgent but not fussy. Mint chocolate bread and butter pudding takes a classic comfort dish and gives it a sophisticated twist that feels special enough for guests. The fresh mint adds brightness and natural antioxidants that balance the richness of the dark chocolate beautifully. What I love most is how quick it comes together in just an hour from start to table, and it uses simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand. It's the kind of dessert that looks impressive but requires minimal effort, making it perfect for weeknight entertaining or treating yourself to something wonderful.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250bread
- 120 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 200 gcaster sugar
- 30 gchopped fresh mint
- 150 gdark chocolate
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- 2
Butter the bread, then tear it into large chunks.
Tip: Use any stale bread for this recipe.
- 3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped mint and melted chocolate until combined.
Tip: Be patient, this may take a minute.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Add the wet ingredients to the saucepan and stir until well combined.
Tip: It will start to thicken.
- 7
Pour in the bread mixture and stir gently until everything is coated.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the bread.
- 8
Transfer to a baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: You can use a bit of extra cream to grease the dish if needed.
- 9
Bake for 30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for a further 10 minutes.
Tip: The top should be golden brown and the pudding should be set.
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