- 4-6 rolls, cut into cubes (enough to fill a 9 x 12 baking pan)
- 3 cups whole pitted cherries, juice drained (may substitute frozen)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (I used mini chocolate chips)
- 8 eggs, beaten well
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 cups whole pitted cherries, juice drained (may substitute frozen)
- Hot fudge sauce
- Whipping cream or whipped topping
- Directions: Cut or tear rolls into bite size pieces. Use some of the melted butter to coat the casserole pan. Place half of the torn rolls into a casserole pan. Then layer half the cherries and half the chocolate chips, add second layer repeating the bread, cherries and chocolate chips. In a mixing bowl add eggs and beat for approximately 30 seconds to one minute. Add melted butter, almond extract, half and half and brown sugar. Mix until all ingredients are well blended. Pour egg mixture over bread. Using a spatula press down on the bread, making sure it is fully covered in the egg mixture. This will insure that the bread can absorb the egg mixture, making the casserole tender and moist. Cover the casserole pan with foil bake in 375 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 20 more minutes, or until center is firm.
- Allow bread pudding to cool for 15 or 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Garnish with hot fudge topping and whipping cream. Serve immediately.
- TIP - I think this would be even more amazing with slivered almonds on top. I would of added about 1/2 cups slivered almonds if I had them on-hand, but sadly I did not. Be careful not to brown them. I would bake it on a lower rack when baking it with almonds.
The perfect dessert, warm bread pudding with cherries and dark chocolate. Topped with whipped cream and hot fudge sauce. Decadent and delicious. || www.ceceliasgoodstuff.com
Chocolate & Cherry Bread Pudding – the ultimate dessert to say, “I LOVE YOU!” | www.ceceliasgoodstuff.com
This would be the perfect brunch recipe. The perfect dessert, warm bread pudding with cherries and dark chocolate. Topped with whipped cream and hot fudge sauce. Decadent and delicious. || www.ceceliasgoodstuff.com
The great thing about homemade bread pudding is that you can use up any bread that is laying around. Rolls, croissants, sour dough bread, even whole wheat works well. My personal favorite is the croissants. This is an amazing dessert. You can’t beat the combination of Cherries and Chocolate!
This would be the perfect brunch recipe. The perfect dessert, warm bread pudding with cherries and dark chocolate. Topped with whipped cream and hot fudge sauce. Decadent and delicious. || www.ceceliasgoodstuff.com
This would be the perfect brunch recipe. The perfect dessert, warm bread pudding with cherries and dark chocolate. Topped with whipped cream and hot fudge sauce. Decadent and delicious. || www.ceceliasgoodstuff.com
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