Ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding
"When I really want to impress guests, I serve this decadent bread pudding. With just a few staple ingredients—bread, eggs, sugar and chocolate—I'm able to turn out this masterpiece in no time! —Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
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2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 cups whole milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 pound egg bread or challah, cubed
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SAUCE:
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 large egg yolk
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
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2 to 3 teaspoons brandy, optional
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SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM:
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, optional
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