Chocolate Toffee Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Bring cream, vanilla bean and 1/4 cup sugar to a low boil. Remove vanilla bean.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining sugar. Whisk a little of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture. Whisking constantly, pour the egg mixture into the hot cream mixture.
3. 3
   Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Pour the custard over the chocolate chips; stir until chocolate has melted.
5. 5
   Layer the cake pieces, chocolate custard, toffee pieces in a greased 8-inch square cake pan. Repeat the layers as needed.
6. 6
   Bake at 350 degrees F until the center is firm, about 20 minutes.