chocolate bread pudding

this is one of those things that i can never make again. it is FAR too dangerous. recipe from dorie greenspan...



1 loaf good challah, stale or dried out
3 c whole milk
1 c heavy cream
3 eggs
4 egg yolks
1/2 c sugar
6 oz chocolate, finely chopped

cut bread into cubes. bring milk and cream just to boil; remove from heat. meanwhile, whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar together in a bowl. still whisking, slowly drizzle in about 1/4 of the hot milk mixture. still whisking, slowly pour in the rest of the hot milk. add the chocolate, and whisk gently till it is melted. pour the custard over the bread and press to help cover it with the liquid.bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, until uniformly puffed and top is dull and dry.

from dorie greenspan.