Chocolate decadence bread pudding

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsWhole milk - divided
4Squares (1-oz each) semi-sweet baking chocolate
¾cupSugar
¼cupButter or margarine
8ouncesOld fashioned or other firm white bread, cuber (5 c. cubed) (this is a great way to use up some of the homemade bread that you may have left over)
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
¾teaspoonGround cinnamon
3Eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

For custard, combine 2 cups milk, sugar and butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100%) for 9 minutes, stirring every three minutes, or until chocolate is melted. Stir in bread cubes, vanilla, cinnamon, and remaining milk into hot mixture. Stir in eggs. Let stand five minutes. Stir and pour into buttered 1-½ quart baking dish or souffle dish. Bake at 350* for 45-55 minutes or until table knife inserted into center comes out clean. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls, if desired. Makes 6 servings

Posted to EAT-L Digest 08 Dec 96 From: Lorien Carrillo <carrillo@...> Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 13:37:44 -0800