Chocolate-Topped Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin bread pudding is a delicious fall dessert that transforms day-old bread into a warm, comforting treat. Pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and chocolate chips give this recipe plenty of seasonal flavor.

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups bread cubes
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Place bread cubes into the prepared baking dish.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
5. Gently press the bread into the liquid so it can absorb the mixture.
6. Let stand for 15 minutes.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and lightly press them into the bread mixture.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
9. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.