10 Large eggs

1   cup rum or spiced rum

2  tablespoons cinnamon

2  teaspoons ground nutmeg

2   teaspoons vanilla extract

2  cups Semi sweet chocolate chips

½ cup sugar

½ cup Cocoa

1 quart heavy cream

1 loaf of French Bread Cubed (about 10 cups)

Chocolate  Syrup

In a large bowl  mix eggs, rum,spices and vanilla..blend well.

Place chocolate chips, sugar and cocoa in a heavy saucepan.add cream and blend well.  Over low heat stirring constantly heat mixture until the chips are melted and mixture is smooth.  Gradually blend into the egg mixture.  Add bread ..stir to coat and let stand until all the bread is soaked  (about 2-3 hours).  Spoon mixture into 12” Dutch oven and bake till it sets firm about 25-30 minutes at 350º.  Drizzle with chocolate syrup to garnish.