Chocolate Meringue Bread Pudding |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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The sweet chocolate layer and pretty golden meringue set this bread pudding apart from the rest. Has a wonderful custard-like consistency. Ingredients:
8 slices day-old white bread,cubed (about 4 c) |
2 c milk |
1/2 c plus 2 tbs sugar,divided |
3 eggs,seperated |
2 tbs butter,melted |
1 tsp vanilla extract |
1 c (6z) semi-sweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Place bread cubes in greased 9 square baking dish. Combine the milk,1/2 c sugar,egg yolks,butter and vanilla;pour over bread. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 mins. or till knife inserted near center comes out clean.
3. In small mixing bowl,beat egg whites on med. speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar,1 Tbs at a time,on high until stiff peaks form.
4. Spread evenly over hot filling ,sealing meringue to sides of dish. Bake,uncovered,for 10-12 mins more or till meringue is golden. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
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