CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD PUDDING

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cup(s) 21 ounce can cherry pie filling
3 cup(s) bread cubes (about 4 slices)
1/4 cup(s) butter
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
3/4 cup(s) semi sweet chocolate mini chips
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) milk
3 - eggs
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla or almond extract
- cinnamon

Steps:

Spread pie filling in shallow 1 1/2 quart micro proof tube pan. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over pie filling. Microwave butter in micro proof cup or bowl on high (full power) for 45-60 seconds or until melted; drizzle evenly over bread. Sprinkle with lemon juice; spread mini chips evenly over top.
Combine sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla or almond extract in small mixing bowl; beat well. Pour slowly over bread cubes gently into milk mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon; cover pan with sheet of wax paper. Microwave on medium (1/2 power) for 17-19 minutes or until bread mixture is almost set, rotating 1/4 turn every 5 minutes. Let stand, covered with wax paper, for 30 minutes. Serve warm; scoop onto serving plates with cherries on top.