Chocolate Shamrock Bread Pudding

NESTLE 

Makes 12 servings

Topped with fluffy whipped cream and a sprinkling of cocoa, Chocolate Shamrock Bread Pudding is a great way to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day (or any day!).

INGREDIENTS

10 slices bread, cubed (6 cups)

2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLE CARNATION Evaporated Low-fat 2% Milk

2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

8 large egg yolks, beaten

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Whipped cream (optional)

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Baking Cocoa

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place bread cubes in prepared baking dish.

2.Heat evaporated milk in medium saucepan over MEDIUM-HIGH heat; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. Add 1 1/2 cups morsels; whisk until smooth.

3.Combine egg yolks, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Slowly add milk mixture; whisk until smooth. Pour over bread; pressing bread into milk mixture.

4.Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with remaining 1/2 cup morsels. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream and dusting of cocoa, if desired.

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