Double Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   In 2-quart saucepan, heat cream, sugar, and milk over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add chopped chocolate, stirring with wire whisk until mixture is smooth and chocolate melts completely.
5. 5
   Gradually whisk in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
6. 6
   Place bread in shallow 1 1/2-quart or 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish.
7. 7
   Pour chocolate mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8
   Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of bread mixture.
9. 9
   Bake, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until set.
10. 10
    Cool 10 minutes to serve warm, or cover and refrigerate to serve cold later.
11. 11
    Serve with whipped cream.