Description
This Tres Leches Bread Pudding is a rich and creamy dessert made with brioche bread soaked in a decadent mixture of three milks, including evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk, then baked to golden perfection and topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips. It’s a comforting twist on the classic tres leches cake, perfect for serving warm and drizzled with extra condensed milk for added sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 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
Bread and Topping
- 1 loaf brioche bread, cut into cubes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread pudding.
- Prepare custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the 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 well combined.
- Soak the bread: Add the brioche bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently fold until all the bread pieces are completely covered in the milk mixture.
- Transfer to baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish and pour the soaked bread mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the bread mixture.
- Bake the pudding: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Drizzle condensed milk: After baking, remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining 1/4 can of sweetened condensed milk over the top while still warm.
- Serve warm: Allow to cool slightly and serve the bread pudding warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use day-old brioche bread for better absorption of the custard mixture.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate or white chocolate chips for variety.
- To make this dessert ahead, assemble it and refrigerate overnight before baking to deepen the flavor.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the granulated sugar slightly.
- For a lactose-free version, substitute milks and condensed milk with lactose-free alternatives, though flavor will vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
