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For the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Prepare the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the butter.
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In a large bowl, add the croissant and bread chunks along with the chocolate chips sprinkled over the top.
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Toss gently and pour into the prepared dish making sure all the chocolate chips don't settle on the bottom.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chocolate syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and eggs.
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Pour the chocolate custard over the bread in the baking dish and press the bread down into the custard to soak it up.
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Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
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Then press down a bit again.
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For the topping: In a medium bowl, toss the butter and with the flour to coat all sides of the butter.
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Then add the pecans, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
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Mix together with your hands to get the butter to blend into all the ingredients.
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Sprinkle evenly over the top of the baking dish.
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Bake uncovered until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back a bit when touched, 45 to 50 minutes.
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Allow it to cool and settle for about 30 minutes and then make pretty squares, or just dig in right away.
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Serve with a dollop of Bourbon Whipped Cream.
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Can also be served cold.
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In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Add the bourbon and sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl.
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Refrigerate and serve cold.