CHOCOLATE CHERRY BREAD PUDDING / serves 8
Turns day-old bread into something spectacular.
Ing: 21 oz can cherry pie filling 3 c day-old bread cubes 1/4 c butter 1 tbl l/juice
3/4 c semisweet mini choc/chips 1/2 c sugar 1 c milk 3 eggs 1/2 tsp rum extract
Method: Layer in 1 1/2 qt micro-tube pan: pie filling, bread cubes over evenly, melted butter drizzle, l/juice, choc/chips. Pour Custard over pressing cubes in gently. Cover w/ waxed paper. Micro on medium (50%) 17-19 min (almost set); rotate 1/4 turn every 5 min, or use turntable. Set covered w/ waxed paper 30 min. Serve warm w/ cherries on top.
Custard: Combine sugar, milk, eggs, rum extract; beat well.