Chocolate Bread Pudding

• 1 tbsp butter (plus more for baking dish)
• 8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
• 2 cups milk
• 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp confectioners sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter an 11x7 inch baking dish. Toast bread until lightly crisped.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, chocolate and butter. Place over medium-low heat, stirring occassionally, until chocolate has melted, about 5 mins.
3. Tear bread into large pieces (4-5 per slice); scatter evenly in prepared dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in warm milk mixture until combined. Pour over bread.
4. Bake until pudding has puffed and is firm, about 25 mins. Cool at least 10 mins and dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.
5. Optional: Serve with cool whip or cream, as you would with a souffle. To jazz this recipe up, add a shot of Cointreau or Amaretto to the chocolate mixture.

butter, cinnamonraisin bread, milk, semisweet chocolate, eggs, sugar, vanilla, confectioners sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chocolate-bread-pudding-50011340 (may not work)