CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY BREAD PUDDING

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.

Step 2

Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.

Step 3

Cut the bread into 1"-2" squares and add to a large bowl, set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.

Step 5

Pour mixture over the bread then add chocolate chips and strawberries and stir gently to coat.

Step 6

Let the bread mixture soak for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Spread the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes until the center is set.

Step 8

In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and the butter.

Step 9

Once melted add the vanilla. Stir until smooth.

Step 10

Add the heavy cream about 1/4 cup at a time stirring well until you get your desired pouring consistency.

Step 11

Pour desired amount over individual slices or over the whole dish before serving.