Rich White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Serves 6. Heat the cream in a double boiler and add the white chocolate; when the chocolate is melted, remove from heat. In a double boiler, heat the milk, sugar, eggs and egg yolks until warm. Blend the egg mixture into the cream and chocolate mixture. Place the bread slices in a baking pan. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over the bread and let settle for a while, making sure the bread soaks up all the mixture. Top with the rest of the mixture. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown. Sauce 8 ounces white chocolate 3 ounces heavy cream Gently melt the white chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from heat and mix in heavy cream. Spoon over bread pudding. Serves 8.