Canadian Brioche Bread Pudding with Pecan and Chocolate Chips Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide a similar flavor and texture at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with melted butter.

Tear brioche bread into bite-sized pieces and place in the baking dish.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread pieces, ensuring they are well soaked.

Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans evenly over the soaked bread.

Gently mix to distribute the chocolate and nuts throughout the bread.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and set.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens