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Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 T unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 c half and half
- 1/3 c brandy
- 3 c (18 oz, semi-sweet)chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 c packed dark brown sugar
- 1 t cinnamon, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1 t vanilla
- pinch salt
- 8 slices crustless country white bread, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 6 cups)
- 2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 2 T sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation
Brush 8 x 8 x 2" glass baking dish with 1T melted butter. Simmer half and half and brandy in large heavy saucepan 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup chips. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk in brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Let stand until cool, about 20 minutes. Whisk in eggs, then vanilla and salt. Stir in bread. Let stand 30 minutes.
Spoon half of pudding mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) into prepared dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups chocolate chips. Cover with remaining pudding mixture. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Preheat oven to 350*F. Bake pudding uncovered until puffed and firm in center, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool 10 minutes.
Beat chilled cream, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until peaks form. Spoon pudding into bowls. Top with whipped cream.