Ruggles' White Chocolate Bread Pudding

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   Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease shallow 3-quart casserole. Heat whipping cream and half-and half to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in baking bar pieces: remove from heat. Beat sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until creamy. Gradually add cram mixture, beating constantly, until smooth.

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   Line casserole with baguette slices. Pour 2 cups of the cream mixture over bread. Let stand a few minutes until bread absorbs mixture. Add remaining baguette slices. Pour remaining mixture. Sprinkle with almonds and decorating sugar. Place casserole in roasting pan; place in oven. Pour boiling water into pan until 1 inch deep.

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   Bake uncovered about 1 hour 50 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. (cover with foil after 45 minutes) Cover and blend raspberries until smooth; strain seeds. Serve with raspberry sauce and, if desired, fresh raspberries.

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   Source: ABC 13 KTRK TV, Houston / 4/14/2001

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   http://www.recipelink.com/msgbrd/board_14/2005/DEC/20417.html

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