This Bread Pudding is next level! Warm spices, crunchy pecans, mixed with challah bread and baked to a golden bubbly
Preheat oven to 350.
Cut bread into 1 inch cubes (use crust too).
Place half the bread cubes in greased pan.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bread.
Add remaining bread cubes to the pan.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until very combined.
Add sugars and mix well.
Add cream, half and half, and maple syrup. Mix until combined.
Slowly pour the mixture over the bread, starting at the corners and working your way around towards the middle.
Push down on the whole mixture, making sure it's all saturated.
Press down with your hands to make sure all of the bread is covered
Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour or until it starts puffing and sizzling.
The pudding is ready when a knife comes out clean when placed in the center.
Cut finished bread pudding into big square pieces.
Top with melted caramel sauce. Enjoy!