Chocolate Decadence Bread Pudding

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole milk, divided
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 cups bread, cubed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Recipe

• 1 for custard combine 2 c milk, chocolate, sugar and butter in a large bowl. microwave on high for 9 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, or until chocolate is melted.
• 2 stir bread cubes, vanilla, cinnamon and remaining milk into hot mixture. stir in eggs. let stand 5 minutes.
• 3 stir and pour into buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish. bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until table knife inserted into center comes out clean.
• 4 serve warm. may be topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate for an elegant presentation.