* Exported from MasterCook * Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cherry Raspberry Sauce Recipe By : Charmaine Corbasson Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Puddings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Bread Pudding 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup whipping cream 2/3 cup brown sugar -- firmly packed 5 eggs -- separated 1/2 cup butter or margarine -- cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups soft bread cubes Cherry Raspberry Sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch 16 ounces pitted dark sweet cherries, drained -- reserve liquid 10 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed and drained -- reserve liqu Heat oven to 350F. Grease 12 X 8-inch (2 quart) baking dish. In large saucepan, combine chocolate chips and whipping cream. Heat over medium-low heat until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/3 cup of the brown sugar. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Continue cooking until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add margarine and vanilla; stir until smooth. Remove fromheat; stir in bread cubes. In large bow, beat egg whites at medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Pour into greased baking dish. Place baking dish in 13 X 9-inch or larger pan. Pour boiling to 40 minutes or until centre is set. In medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in reserved liquids from fruits. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture bowls and thickens, stirring constantly. Cool slightly; stir in fruit. Serve over warm bread pudding. Store any remaining bread pudding and sauce in refrigerator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -