Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Bring cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add 1 cup chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.
5. 5
   Whisk egg and vanilla in large bowl to blend.
6. 6
   Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture.
7. 7
   Cool chocolate custard 10 minutes, stirring often.
8. 8
   Add bread cubes and remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips to custard and toss to coat.
9. 9
   Transfer to 1 1/2-quart-capacity shallow oval baking dish.
10. 10
    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over mixture.
11. 11
    Bake until custard thickens and center is just set, about 50 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve warm.