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Loading...| 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ( for pan ) | |
| 1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf other country-style peasant white bread , sliced 1/4-inch thick | |
| 3 cups heavy cream | |
| 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or 6 ounces coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate | |
| 6 ounces milk chocolate chips or 6 ounces coarsely chopped milk chocolate | |
| 1 tablespoon vanilla | |
| 9 large eggs | |
| 2 cups whole milk | |
| 1 cup sugar | |
| 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt | |
| 1/2 cup hazelnuts , coarsely chopped |
| 1. | Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2. | Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. |
| 3. | Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices and fit into the prepared baking dish. |
| 4. | In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. |
| 5. | Remove from heat and add both kinds of chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. |
| 6. | Whisk vanilla, eggs, whole milk, sugar, and kosher salt together in a separate bowl until well combined. |
| 7. | Whisk in chocolate mixture and pour over bread slices. Press bread slices down gently so they are completely covered by the egg mixture |
| 8. | Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the top of the bread slices and let stand for 10 minutes. |
| 9. | Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. |
This recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
It’s rich, decadent, and full of flavor.
The hazelnuts add a nice crunch.
This recipe is not for the faint of heart.
It’s a high-calorie, high-fat dish that should be enjoyed in moderation.
While this recipe is not particularly healthy, there are some health benefits to chocolate. Eating chocolate in moderation may help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve brain function.
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