Decadent Dairy Milk Chocolate Bread Pudding

1.Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Generously grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with the melted butter.

2.Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the chopped Dairy Milk chocolate pieces over the bread.

3.In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.

4.Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and chocolate in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is saturated. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.

5.Sprinkle the remaining chopped Dairy Milk chocolate pieces over the top of the pudding.

6.Let the bread pudding soak for at least 20 minutes at room temperature to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard.

7.Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center, puffed up, and the top is golden brown with melted, slightly caramelized chocolate spots.

8.Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. This pudding is excellent served warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.