Double-Chocolate Bread Pudding

1 . Stage

Heat heavy cream, sugar, and milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2 . Stage

Stir chopped chocolate into warm cream mixture using a wire whisk until smooth and chocolate has melted completely. Whisk eggs and vanilla extract into mixture gradually until well combined.

3 . Stage

Place French bread into the bottom of a shallow 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour chocolate mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

5 . Stage

Remove pudding from the refrigerator, uncover, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until set, 40 to 45 minutes.

7 . Stage

Remove from the oven. Let cool 10 minutes before serving warm, or cover and refrigerate to serve cold later.