Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, cream, and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
• Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
• Add the bread cubes to the mixture, stirring to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 50 minutes or until set.