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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is a fun recipe because the chocolate makes in different from traditional bread pudding. It's a rich, comforting dessert.Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Ingredients:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate |
1/2 cup half-and-half cream |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup 2% milk |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes (about 3 cups) |
confectioners' sugar or whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small microwave-wave bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
2. Stir in cream; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
4. Spoon into two greased 2-cup souffle dishes. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
5. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or top with a dollop of whipped cream. Yield: 2 servings.
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