Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Generously butter a 2-quart baking dish or casserole.
2. 2
   Combine bread and chocolate chips in the buttered dish.
3. 3
   Whisk together eggs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
4. 4
   Gradually whisk in milk and cream.
5. 5
   Drizzle over bread cube mixture; wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to bake, several hours or overnight.
6. 6
   At least 1 1/2 hours before serving, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. 7
   Uncover baking dish and place on rimmed baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake pudding until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
9. 9
   Set aside to cool slightly before serving.
10. 10
    To serve, divide pudding among 6 bowls.
11. 11
    Top with ice cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup.