Dulce De Leche And Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Place bread in large bowl and drizzle with 3 tablespoonfuls melted butter; toss.
3. 3
   Transfer to rimmed baking sheet.
4. 4
   Bake until bread begings to color,stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes; cool.
5. 5
   Brush a 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
6. 6
   Stir whipping cream and 1 cup dulce de leche in medium saucepan over medium heat until blended and bubbling.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Whisk eggs and yolks in large bowl.
9. 9
   Add rum,vanilla and salt; gradually whisk in warm dulce de leche mixture.
10. 10
    Stir in bread cubes and let soak 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. 11
    Mix chocolate chips into custard/bread mixture.
12. 12
    Pour into prepared dish and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
13. 13
    Bake pudding until puffed and set in center, about 35 minutes.
14. 14
    Let cool 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Dust with powdered sugar.
16. 16
    Serve warm, passing more dulce de leche sauce alongside.