Description

Let’s bottle up those crackling campfire vibes and spoon them straight into your heart! This Campfire S’mores Bread Pudding turns a childhood favorite into the ultimate comfort dessert. Think: golden bread cubes soaked in a rich custard, studded with melty chocolate and marshmallows, all crowned with toasty graham crunch. Perfect for rainy days, family dinners, or just when you need dessert that hugs you back. Grab your spoon – the magic’s about to begin.

Ingredients

Scale

5 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche/challah preferred)
1½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
1½ cups mini marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
¾ cup crushed graham crackers

Instructions

Prep oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9″ dish or cast-iron skillet.
Mix custard: Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon (if using). Add milk & cream.
Soak bread: Fold in bread cubes, let sit 10–15 mins to absorb.
Add mix-ins: Stir in 1 cup marshmallows, all chocolate, ½ the graham crumbs.
Assemble: Pour into dish. Top with remaining marshmallows, chocolate & graham.
Bake: 35–40 mins until edges are golden and center just set.
Broil (optional): 1–2 mins for marshmallow toastiness. Watch closely!
Cool: Let rest 10–15 mins before serving.

Notes

Use stale bread for better custard absorption.
Freeze marshmallows to avoid scorching.
Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Want a twist? Add nuts, berries, or swirl in peanut butter!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 320 cal Per Serving
Sugar: 24g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 6g