Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream*
• 2 and 1/2 cups (600ml) whole milk*
• two 4-ounce bars semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped*
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 loaf day-old challah bread or brioche, cut into 1 inch cubes*
• 1 cup (190g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 extra ounces chopped chocolate
• optional add-ins: 1 cup of chopped pecans, dried cranberries/cherries, peanut butter chips, etc
• optional toppings: salted caramel, fresh berries, homemade whipped cream