Chocolate Hot Cross Bun Bread Butter Pudding

Chocolate hot cross bun bread butter pudding is a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, hot cross buns, and bread pudding. It is a perfect way to use up leftover hot cross buns, and it is also a great make-ahead dessert for busy weeknights.

To make chocolate hot cross bun bread butter pudding, you will need the following ingredients:

* 12 hot cross buns, cut into cubes
* 1 cup milk
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Add the hot cross bun cubes to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and melted butter.
5. Add the egg mixture to the hot cross bun mixture and stir to combine.
6. Pour the pudding into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
8. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Tips:

* For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate hot cross buns.
* You can also add other ingredients to the pudding, such as raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips.
* If you don't have any hot cross buns, you can use regular bread cubes instead.
* This pudding can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.