White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. Step 2

   To make the bread pudding, combine the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, and sugar in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

3. Step 3

   Remove the pan from the heat. Add the white chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.

4. Step 4

   In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and whole eggs.

5. Step 5

   Slowly whisk in the warm cream and chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

6. Step 6

   Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes.

7. Step 7

   Pour the white chocolate mixture over the cubed bread and stir until coated. Let stand for about 5 minutes, until the bread is soft.

8. Step 8

   Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared dish.

9. Step 9

   Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for about 15 minutes until the pudding is golden brown and set. Cool slightly on a rack.

10. Step 10

    When ready to serve, make the white chocolate sauce. In a small, heavy saucepan bring the heavy cream to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the white chocolate chips and whisk until melted and the sauce is smooth.

11. Step 11

    Serve the warm white chocolate bread pudding with a drizzle of the warm white chocolate sauce.