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Slow-Cooked Chocolate Cappuccino Bread Pudding

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Your slow-cooker is good for savory dishes, but this mouthwatering recipe proves that it's great for desserts too.  You can put it together before your guests arrive, and after dinner, a delicious dessert is ready to serve.

Instructions

Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.  Place the bread cubes into the cooker.
Beat the milk, heavy cream, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl with a fork or whisk.
Stir the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder and espresso powder in a medium bowl. Stir into the milk mixture.
Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes.  Stir and press the bread cubes into the milk mixture to coat.  Sprinkle with the chocolate pieces.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or until set.

Ingredients

1 loaf (24 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Farmhouse™ Hearty White Bread, cut into cubes (about 15 cups)
4 cups reduced fat (2%) milk
0.25 cup heavy cream
6 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espressopowder
8 ounces (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate pieces