White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place bread slices in a large bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Over a double boiler or a pot with a smaller glass or metal bowl atop, melt together condensed milk, 2 cups of cream, 1 stick of butter and white chocolate chips until creamy. Pour over bread and let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. 4
   Cream together white sugar and remaining 1 stick of butter until fluffy. Slowly add egg yolks one at a time, alternating with remaining 1/2 cup of cream, just until incorporated. Stir in bread mixture and pour into 9x13 baking dish. The bread should be almost covered completely. If not, float a little cream on top.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, mix together cocoa, brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour. (I baked mine for 40 minutes but I have a super hot oven.) The inside will be gooey.
6. 6
   Serve with whipped cream, berries and vanilla ice cream.
7. 7
   Warning: This dish does not come out pretty. I was slightly alarmed but don't worry. You can pretty it up when you serve it (if you have time) with the berries, whipped cream and ice cream.