Choco Bread Pudding Recipe

• 12 ounce challah bread cut into 1" cubes
• 1 1/2 c. miniature chocolate chips
• 4 x Large eggs -- beaten
• 3 c. half and half or possibly light cream
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 3/4 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1 c. minced pecans
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/3 c. half and half or possibly light cream
• 1/4 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

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