Budino di Pane e Cioccolata -- Chocolate and Bread Pudding Recipe

Bring the milk to a boil, thinly slice the bread, and pour the milk over it. Let the bread steep for about two hours, then press the mixture through a strainer to produce a uniform paste. Set the paste over a low flame with the sugar, the butter, and the chocolate, stirring constantly. Cook the mixture for several minutes, and let it cool. Stir in the yolks one at a time, then whip the whites and fold them in. Steam the pudding in a greased smooth sided mold over a double boiler until it has set, and serve it cold. To improve the pudding's appearance, you might want to cover it with cream upon unmolding it.