Name: Carole Lalli's Chocolate Bread Pudding
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 6 large slices day-old chocolate bread, cut into 1" pieces; Unsalted butter (for pan); 6 large egg yolks; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional); 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa (optional); Softly whipped cream (optional)

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Alex Lau

Many bakeries sell chocolate bread, but you can always substitute with a marbled type (such as chocolate babka) instead.

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