Description

Use those fresh strawberries and make an unusual but wonderful bread pudding. It's a fun, delicious summer dessert to serve at all of those get togethers.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. loaf egg bread or challah, cut into 1/2 - 3/4 inch slices or bread that comes sliced
• 5 T. unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
• 1 pint strawberries, trimmed and sliced
• 1 c. plus 2 T. granulated white sugar, divided
• 1/3 c. mini chocolate chips, divided
• 1 quart half and half
• 4 large eggs
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 T. vanilla extract

Steps

1. Place rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt 4 T. butter; brush onto one side of each of the bread slices. Set the bread, buttered side up, on a large baking sheet. Bake 10 - 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove.
3. Place strawberries in a bowl; sprinkle on 2 T. sugar; toss; set aside.