Description
This Tres Leches Bread Pudding is a rich and creamy dessert made with brioche bread soaked in a luscious blend of egg yolks, whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzled with condensed milk, it’s a delectable twist on a classic favorite, perfect for serving warm to 12 guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding Base
- 1 loaf brioche bread, cut into cubes
- 7 egg yolks
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (remaining)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for baking the bread pudding.
- Mix custard base: In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, whole milk, evaporated milk, 3/4 of the sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine with bread: Add the brioche bread cubes to the custard mixture. Gently fold the bread into the liquid until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and transfer the soaked bread and custard mixture evenly into it.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the bread pudding mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
- Drizzle condensed milk: Once baked, remove from oven and drizzle the remaining sweetened condensed milk over the warm bread pudding for added sweetness and moisture.
- Serve: Serve the Tres Leches Bread Pudding warm, allowing guests to enjoy its rich and creamy texture.
Notes
- Use brioche bread for the best texture and richness; alternatively, challah or a sturdy white bread can work.
- Allowing the bread to soak thoroughly in the custard mixture ensures a moist pudding.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute with plant-based milks and condensed milk alternatives.
- Chocolate chips can be omitted or replaced with nuts or dried fruit according to preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
