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Dark Chocolate & Pomegranate Bread Pudding

This past week has been a whirlwind of new projects, collaborations, and planning of juggling the work schedule. We’ve just started the season at Vineyard Golf Club, where I work as a Baker/Cook and create dessert recipes for our members, from the classic Profiteroles to more unique versions of a PB&J using peanut butter ice cream and roasted red grapes.

One of the dishes that I’m excited to serve up this year at the club is this Dark Chocolate & Pomegranate Bread Pudding, a luscious chocolate custard swirled with Skylake Ranch’s Pomegranate Fruit Spread. Chocolate and Pomegranate? Yes! The sweet chocolate is the perfect canvas for the tart pomegranate, making it a match made in dessert heaven!

Where’s Skylake Ranch you ask? It’s a pomegranate orchard located between Chico and Durham in Northern California and produces enough pomegranates to make all of the gorgeous products above. Everything from fruit preserves, grill sauce, syrups, and juice, they’re squeezing the fruit to its last drop, and all to your health! Owned by Gail Brown at the helm of the pomegranate ranch, with her son Chris, who is the operations manager, and his wife Sarah, the official taste creator.

Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Products are all made with ingredients that are easy to pronounce, made with natural cane sugar. All of the products, except the marinade which has soy sauce in it, are gluten free and vegan, making them available to a wider range of customers able to purchase them. Zero pesky pesticides or high fructose corn syrup in them at all!

This recipe showcases the use of the fruit spread, a tart and sweet combination that pairs well with the dark chocolate. Swirled throughout the custard, it delivers an acidic but much needed break between all the bread custard sweetness.

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Dark Chocolate & Pomegranate Bread Pudding

Yield: Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (7.5 ounces) whole milk
  • 1/3 cup (2.5 ounces) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons (1 ounce) dark cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 loaf brioche, about 8 ounces (or your favorite bread)
  • 4 tablespoons Pomegranate Fruit Spread

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and butter a baking dish (I used a 4 inch deep pan, 6 inches wide)
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk milk, sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, and butter. Simmer until butter has melted.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and baking powder. Temper chocolate milk into eggs, whisking quickly to not cook the eggs.
  4. Add torn bread and with whisk, mash to have smaller bread pieces. Pour half into buttered dish, swirl in 2 tablespoons of Pomegranate spread, and then top with more bread pudding batter. Finish with the rest of the pomegranate, swirled on top.Bake until set, about 35 minutes. Cool and chill in the fridge overnight.
  5. To serve: scoop into small bowl, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. You can also drizzle with caramel sauce, or top with fresh fruit.
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Want to try Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Products yourself!? Enter to win the ENTIRE line of products from Skylake Ranch, which includes: fruit preserves, syrup, marinade, grenadine, grill sauce, and juice!
  • Visit the Skylake Ranch site and tell me which pomegranate product you’d love to try!
  • Follow @SkylakeRanch on Twitter
  • Follow Cooking with Books on Google Friend Connect
  • Tweet the following message: Dark Chocolate & Pomegranate Bread Pudding w/ @SkylakeRanch products via @nella22 & giveaway of their pomegranate line! http://bit.ly/JXetWu
  • Like  my Mustard Hoagie Rolls at Stonewall Kitchens

The comments are the official entry, there is no purchase necessary, void where prohibited. US mailing addresses only. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly. Prize will be shipped by Skylake Ranch. The contest ends Sunday, May 27th, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern time. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 28th via email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Disclaimer: I received their product line free of charge in order to facilitate this recipe and review. No monetary compensation was exchanged and as always, my opinions are my own and I’ll only recommend a product I love and use in my own kitchen.

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  1. Jeffrey says

    May 27, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I “liked” and do like your Hoagie Roll recipe on Facebook.
    jlammers002@woh.rr.com

    Reply
  2. Jeffrey says

    May 27, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/206732409394307073
    jlammers002@woh.rr.com

    Reply
  3. Jeffrey says

    May 27, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I am following SkyLakeRanch on Twitter.
    jlammers002@woh.rr.com

    Reply
  4. Jeffrey says

    May 27, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’d like to try the Pomegranate Fruit Spread. I am kind of a toast geek, I know it seems neanderthal but I it’s something I have always enjoyed. A nice wheaty, grainy bread, toasted yet still pliable with a drizzle of raw honey and a thin layer of preserves…Simple and elegant.
    jlammers002@woh.rr.com

    Reply
  5. Sweep Nets says

    May 25, 2012 at 4:03 am

    https://twitter.com/SWEEPNETS/status/205871511658180608

    Reply
  6. Amy L says

    May 23, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/amylou61/status/205412415121268738

    Reply
  7. Amy L says

    May 23, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I follow Skylake Ranch on twitter @amylou61

    Reply
  8. Amy L says

    May 23, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I’d like to try the fruit spread on an English muffin or toast.

    Reply
  9. Sweep Nets says

    May 23, 2012 at 3:38 am

    https://twitter.com/SWEEPNETS/status/205140654920175616

    Reply
  10. Sweep Nets says

    May 23, 2012 at 3:37 am

    I Follow Cooking with Books on Google Friend Connect

    Reply
  11. Ray says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Voted for hoagie rolls too! Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Ray says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Following on GFC

    Reply
  13. Ray says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:09 am

    The Pomegranate Fruit Spread looks amazing!

    Reply
  14. Jenne says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I already like voted for you awhile back 🙂

    Reply
  15. Jenne says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    I retweeted about the giveaway

    Reply
  16. Jenne says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I followed Skylake Ranch on Twitter via @MooshuJenne

    Reply
  17. Jenne says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I’d love to try the Pomegranate Balsamic Grilling Sauce.

    Reply
  18. Rebecca Subbiah says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    oh fun bread pudding recipe and all the best for being back in work 🙂

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth @Mango_Queen says

    May 20, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Would love to try this Chocolate pomegranate bread ! Oh my gosh, the photo is killing me!

    Reply
  20. Sweep Nets says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I Like my Mustard Hoagie Rolls at Stonewall Kitchens

    Reply
  21. Sweep Nets says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I Follow @SkylakeRanch on Twitter

    Reply
  22. Sweep Nets says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I would like to try Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar

    Reply
  23. J9angel123 says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Would love to try the Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce!

    Reply
  24. G says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Following Sky Ranch on Twitter too 🙂

    Reply
  25. G says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Voted for your Mustard Hoagie Rolls – thanks so much!

    Reply
  26. G says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Following on GFC too

    Reply
  27. G says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Pomegranate fruit spread looks divine! I love berry jam so this would be a winner in my book! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Mari says

    May 20, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Hola Marnely, me encanta esta receta, a true delicacy! Un abrazo

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    marne un postre elegante,, con el toque fuerte del chocolate oscuro y ese sabor delicado y fresco del pomegranate, me encanto , el postre perfecto para el dia de las madres, me encanto, love you. me encantan tus recetas por lo ricas y espectaculares. tu mami

    Reply
  30. renata says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Liked your Facebook post Mustard Hoagie Rolls too! Thanks for a tasty sweet giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  31. renata says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Following you on GFC too

    Reply
  32. renata says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Tweeted your giveaway link

    Reply
  33. renata says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:09 am

    I follow Skylake Ranch on Twitter

    Reply
  34. renata says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I would love to try the Pomegranate fruit preserves on my pb & jelly sandwiches!

    Reply
  35. Nina says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:48 am

    What a beautiful dessert…am so glad to have found your blog. You have great recipes:)

    Reply
  36. Janet @ DyingforChocolate.com says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:43 am

    Fabulous.. I love chocolate (of course) and pomegranates… what a great combination. Love to make this. Great photos, too!

    Reply
  37. Terra says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I tweeted your giveaway:-)

    Reply
  38. Terra says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I am following you on GFC!

    Reply
  39. Terra says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I am following SkyLakeRanch on Twitter!

    Reply
  40. Terra says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:21 am

    What a gorgeous dessert for your restaurant! 🙂 I would love to try the Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce, YUM! The products sound delicious! Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  41. EA-The Spicy RD says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:18 am

    The balsamic grill sauce sounds divine, and I am loving your bread pudding recipe! Love pomegranates too 🙂

    Reply
  42. Leslie Limon says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    That is one delicious looking bread pudding! I love that it has pomegranate fruit spread. Will have to try this soon. 🙂

    Reply
  43. Donna Currie says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I like your hoagie rolls.

    Reply
  44. Donna Currie says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Tweedle-e-deedle-e-dee. Tweet Tweet.

    Reply
  45. Donna Currie says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Google friend! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Donna Currie says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I followed them on Twitter.

    Reply
  47. Donna Currie says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Balsamic grill sauce sounds awesome. It’s grilling season!

    Reply
  48. Rachel Cooks says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    tweet tweet 😉

    Reply
  49. Rachel Cooks says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I followed Skylake Ranch on Twitter.

    Reply
  50. Rachel Cooks says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Fun giveaway Nelly! I’m intrigued by the balsamic, yum!

    Reply
  51. Andrew's Mom says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    And I follow you on Google Friend Connect – have a great weekend — I know you’ll be working hard!

    Reply
  52. Andrew's Mom says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Followed Skylake Ranch on twitter @icywit

    Reply
  53. Andrew's Mom says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Tweeted the giveaway @icywit

    Reply
  54. Andrew's Mom says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    I want them all! But the fruit spread – looks the best! Sending this recipe (your link) to my bestie who collects bread pudding recipes!

    Reply
  55. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Tweeting! Great giveaway!

    Reply
  56. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    I follow Skylake on twitter.

    Reply
  57. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Too hard to choose just one! I want them all! The fruit spread sounds right up my alley! I had no idea pomegranates grew in NC, too cool.

    Reply
  58. Carolyn says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    What a fabulous flavour for bread pudding. And those pomegranate products look delicious!

    Reply
  59. Lenore says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I love that you get to create dessert recipes at your job! How cool is that?!

    I’d never think to combine chocolate and pomegranate, and I have no idea why after reading this…it looks and sounds so good!

    Reply

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