Valley Fig Growers
Chocolate Fig Bread Pudding
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (3/4-in. cubes) firm white bread
- 1 cup coarsely chopped Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Mission or Calimyrna Figs, stems removed
- 1/2 cup (3 oz.) chocolate morsels or coarsely chopped chocolate
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Spirited Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup dark rum or brandy
Directions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Combine bread cubes, figs and chocolate in baking dish. Heat milk and butter until butter is melted (do not boil). Combine eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt; blend well. Add hot milk mixture to egg mixture, stirring constantly. Pour over bread and fig mixture. Let stand 5 minutes. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. If desired, baked pudding can be made several days ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate. Reheat in 325°F oven for 15 minutes. Prepare Spirited Sauce. Serve warm over bread pudding.
- Spirited Sauce: In saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
amount per serving
- Calories 639
- % Calories from Fat 35%
- Fat 25
- Cholesterol 155
- Protein 10
- Carbohydrates 88
- Fiber 7
- Iron 3
- Sodium 436
- Calcium 214
- Potassium 493
