Sugar-Crusted Chocolate Chip and Cherry Bread Puddings

Name: Sugar-Crusted Chocolate Chip and Cherry Bread Puddings
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided; 3 slices white sandwich bread (about 5 1/4x4 1/4 inches each); 1 cup half and half; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup dried tart cherries; 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

By Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

August 31, 2005

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