Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche Pudding

Yes, even bread pudding is better with chocolate!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk
  
• 1/4 + 1/3 cup whipping cream
  
• 3 oz. chocolate, finely chopped
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 2 slices brioche or egg bread, cubed
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped roasted hazelnuts or almonds

Directions:

Butter four ramekins.
Bring milk and 1/4 cup cream to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 oz. chocolate until chocolate is melted.
Whisk eggs and sugar together.
Add chocolate mixture to egg mixture, a few spoonfuls at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Place bread and nuts in ramekins.
Pour chocolate mixture over bread.
Let sit for ten minutes.
Bake in a water bath at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
Bring 1/3 cup whipping cream to a boil.
Stir in two oz. chocolate until chocolate is melted.
Pour sauce over pudding.
Serve immediately.