Chocolate Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (2 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 c. light cream
1 egg
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
4 slices day-old bread, crusts off and cubed (about 3 c.)
confectioners sugar or whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

In saucepan, melt chocolate, remove from heat and stir in cream until smooth; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg; add sugar, milk, vanilla and salt.
Mix well.
Stir in chocolate mixture; add bread and toss.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Spoon into greased 2-cup souffle dishes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes. Top with confectioners sugar or whipped cream.
Makes 2 servings.