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Preheat oven to 275F.
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Arrange bread cubes on baking sheet.
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Bake until light golden and dry, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer baking sheet to rack; cool completely.
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Increase oven temperature to 350F.
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Combine 3 cups whipping cream, 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup sugar in heavy large saucepan.
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Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Remove from heat.
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Add 10 ounces white chocolate (about 1 3/4 cups) and stir until melted and smooth.
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Whisk yolks and eggs in large bowl to blend.
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Gradually whisk in warm chocolate mixture.
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Place bread cubes in 2-quart glass baking dish.
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Add half of chocolate mixture.
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Press bread cubes into chocolate mixture.
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Let stand 15 minutes.
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Gently mix in remaining chocolate mixture.
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Cover dish with foil.
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Bake pudding 45 minutes.
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Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer pudding to rack and cool slightly.
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(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
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Cover with foil and refrigerate.
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Rewarm covered pudding in 350F oven for 30 minutes before serving.)
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Bring remaining 1/2 cup cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
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Remove saucepan from heat.
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Add remaining 8 ounces white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
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Serve pudding warm with warm white chocolate sauce.