Chocolate Malted Bread Pudding

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup day-old bread cubes
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped malted milk balls
• 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons instant malted milk powder
• whipped cream (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the bread cubes in two 8-oz. ramekins coated with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with malted milk balls, chocolate chips and almonds. drizzle with chocolate syrup.
• 2 in a blender or food processor, combine the milk, cream cheese, egg and malted milk powder; cover and process until smooth. pour over bread cube mixture. let stand for 15 minutes.
• 3 bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. cool for 10 minutes before serving. dollop with whipped cream if desired.