Sugar-Crusted Chocolate Chip and Cherry Bread Puddings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided
• 3 slices white sandwich bread (about 5 ¼x4 ¼ inches each)
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¹/₃ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• + 3 more ingredients
• • ½ cup dried tart cherries
  • ½ cup chilled whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over bread slices. Cut bread into 1-inch pieces. Whisk half and half, eggs, vanilla, and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Add bread cubes, chocolate chips, and dried cherries; toss to coat. Divide mixture among six 2/3-cup custard cups. D...

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