Name: Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus additional for greasing ramekin; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened or extra-bitter), chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup cubes (1/2 inch) firm white sandwich bread (from about 2 slices); Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream (optional); an 8-ounce ramekin or a muffin tin with 1-cup muffin cups

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