Rich Chocolate Brioche Bake

Serves 4 people

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1/4 cup bitter marmalade
4 individual brioches, cut into halves, or 1 large brioche loaf, cut into thick slices
3 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1-1/4 cups light cream
2 tablespoons raw sugar

Preheat oven to 350F. Using the extra butter, lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish.

Melt the chocolate with the marmalade and butter in a heatproof bowl over just simmering water, stirring the mixture occasionally, until smooth.

Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the brioche slices. Arrange them in the dish so that the slices overlap.

Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the milk and cream and mix well. Transfer to a pitcher and pour evenly over the slices. Sprinkle with the raw sugar and bake for 40 - 50 minutes, until the custard has set lightly and the brioche slices are golden brown.

Serve hot.



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