Chocolate Meringue Bread Pudding

Name: Chocolate Meringue Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 8 slices day-old white bread, cubed (about 4 cups); 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 slices day-old white bread, cubed (about 4 cups)
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1

Place the bread cubes in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; pour over bread. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
2

Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
3

In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
4

Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing meringue to sides of dish. Bake, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until meringue is golden. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.