Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Bring half and half and whipping cream to just simmering basis in a heavy medium saucepan.
3. 3
   Remove immediately from heat.
4. 4
   Place chocolate chips in a large bowl. Pour cream mixture over, stirring until all chocolate melts.
5. 5
   Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg, liqueur and vanilla. Whisk until blended.
6. 6
   Add bread cubes. Toss to mix well. Transfer to an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
7. 7
   Let stand for 15 minutes. Bake until bread pudding is set and top puffs, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool slightly.
8. 8
   Pudding will appear to fall.
9. 9
   Sift powdered sugar over bread pudding. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
10. 10
    This can also be served with a custard sauce or fruit mixture, even a splash of Triple Sec.
11. 11
    Makes 4 servings.