White Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

1 loaf King's Hawaiian round bread
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups toasted pecans, chopped

Cube bread and leave out overnight.

In a medium saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until simmering.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream together with white chocolate chips until smooth.  Whisk in sugar, milk, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla.
Stir in bread. Set aside for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing periodically.
Add pecans, then pour into a baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and inside is cooked through.

Makes 9 servings in about 90 minutes.