Sugar-Crusted Chocolate Chip and Cherry Bread Puddings |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided |
3 slices white sandwich bread (about 5 1/4x4 1/4 inches each) |
1 cup half and half |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
1/2 cup dried tart cherries |
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream |
1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over bread slices. Cut bread into 1-inch pieces. Whisk half and half, eggs, vanilla, and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Add bread cubes, chocolate chips, and dried cherries; toss to coat. Divide mixture among six 2/3-cup custard cups. Dot tops with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle puddings with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until tops are browned, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk cream, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and kirsch in medium bowl just until slightly thickened. Serve puddings warm with kirsch cream.
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