Triple-chocolate Bread Pudding

Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding

2 cups day old French bread, torn into pieces 8 squares semisweet chocolate (1 oz. each), cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 eggs 2 cups chocolate milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/8 t.salt 1/2 t. vanilla extract Powdered sugar Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries

combine bread, chocolate and butter in a large bowl; toss gently. Divide mixture evenly among eight 8 oz. ramekins. Beat eggs; gradually add milk and next 4 ingredients., mixing well. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in ramekins. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place ramekins in a large shallow baking pan. Pour hot water into pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake uncovered, at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish, if desired. Makes 8 servings. Source: Trisha Pape

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