Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   For Trial Recipe: Blend 1.5 lb.
2. 2
   cheesecake batter, 2 cups milk, 6 egg yolks and 1 Tbsp.
3. 3
   vanilla in large bowl.
4. 4
   Add 6 oz.
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   chocolate chunks, 3/4 cup nuts and 1/2 cup cherries.
6. 6
   Fold in bread cubes; let stand 20 min.
7. 7
   Transfer mixture to lightly greased loaf pan.
8. 8
   Place pan in water bath.
9. 9
   Bake in 375 degrees F standard oven 50 min.
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    or until center is set.
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    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Remove from pan and slice into 12 portions.
13. 13
    Chocolate Sauce: Bring cream and sugar to a simmer.
14. 14
    Remove from heat; gently stir in chocolate until melted.
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    Stir in whiskey.
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    For each serving: Heat 1 bread pudding slice in non-stick pan until warm.
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    Place on serving plate; drizzle with 1/2 oz.
18. 18
    Chocolate Sauce.