Mocha Bread Pudding Food

MOCHA DARK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Whisk the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs, then whisk the egg mixture into the remaining milk in the pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes (the whisk should leave a thick trail when dragged). Remove from the heat. Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth, then whisk in the butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Divide the pudding among 4 ramekins or small bowls. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of each and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Whisk the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and whisk until combined. Top the pudding with the whipped cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

INDIVIDUAL MOCHA BREAD PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly spray 10 (6-oz.) ramekins with cooking spray; line each with 2 of the bread quarters. Divide half of the chopped chocolate evenly among each of the ramekins; top each with 2 of the remaining bread quarters.
• Mix coffee and milk in bowl until coffee is dissolved. Beat cream cheese and sugar in another medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add coffee mixture, beating until blended. Pour into ramekins; sprinkle with remaining chopped chocolate.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until puffed and golden brown. Cool 5 min. before serving.

STOVETOP MOCHA PUDDING

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup milk and the ground coffee to a boil. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes to infuse.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt. In a thin stream, whisk in the remaining milk until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Whisk in the coffee infused milk, and then pour the mixture through a fine sieve or chinois into a saucepan. Over medium heat, whisking the mixture constantly, bring to a boil and boil gently 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into 1-cup ramekins, cups, or mugs. Refrigerate until well chilled. (The recipe can be made through this step up to 2 days in advance.) Serve cold.
• Cinnamon Toasted Soldiers: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the sugar and cinnamon. Toss the brioche sticks in the melted butter, then the cinnamon sugar. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.

DIET FRIENDLY MOCHA BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Coat 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix granulated Splenda, cocoa and coffee granules in small bowl.
• Place bread cubes in prepared baking dish. Beat evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla extract in medium bowl until well blended; stir in Splenda mixture.
• Pour over bread, pressing bread into milk mixture.
• Place dish in 13 x 9-inch baking dish; fill 13 x 9-inch dish with warm water to 1-inch depth.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar (if desired).
• Garnish each serving with whipped topping, berries and/or mint leaves.

MOCHA BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• coat 8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the bread cubes in the dish.
• Combine sugar, cocoa and instant coffee in a bowl beat eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla extract in a bowl until well blended; stir in sugar mixture.
• Pour over bread, pressing bread into milk mixture.
• Place dish in a 13x9" baking dish, and fill it with warm water to 1" depth bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30-35 mins or until set.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with whipped topping if desired.
• Serve warm.

MOCHA-CHIP PUDDING

Steps:

• Dissolve 4 to 5 teaspoons instant espresso powder in 2 tablespoons boiling water; set aside until cool.
• Mix dissolved espresso into 1 recipe cooled Chocolate Pudding. Garnish with 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips.

MOCHA PUDDING CAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla until smooth. Spoon into two 4-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray. , Combine brown sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Combine coffee and water; pour over topping. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped topping if desired.

MOCHA BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• butter a 2 quart casserole or baking dish.
• Place cubed bread in prepared baking dish.
• Combine sugar, cocoa and coffee granules in a small bowl.
• In a medium bowl beat eggs, 2 2/3 cups evaporated milk and vanilla extract until well blended.
• Stir in sugar mixture.
• Pour over bread, pressing bread into milk mixture.
• Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until set.
• Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
• Slowly stir in remaining evaporated milk.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly;.
• cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve with warm bread pudding.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Break up bread or doughnuts into a 13 x 9 pan.
• Add chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
• Whisk eggs, milk, coffee, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon together.
• Pour mixture over bread and allow to soak in, while stirring.
• Place a pan filled with hot water into oven on lower rack and bread pudding on upper rack of oven. This will keep steam in oven to prevent curdling.
• Bake for 60 minutes.
• Warm cream cheese in microwave for 20 seconds.
• Mix in confectioners sugar.
• Add milk until glaze is proper consistancy to pour over warm pudding.
• Remove pudding from oven and while still warm, drizzle glaze over.
• Best eaten while warm.

MOCHA JAVA BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select white bread setting. Start.
• To bake bread in oven: select dough or manual cycle. Once cycle is complete, shape dough and place in a greased loaf pan. Allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

MOCHA NUT BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, coffee granules, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, sour cream and butter until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

SAUCY MOCHA PUDDING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugars and cocoa. Stir in coffee; keep warm over low heat. For cake, in a bowl, cream butter and sugar, until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Pour mocha sauce slowly over the batter. Do not stir. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. When finished, the cake will float in the hot mocha sauce. Garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.