CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES Serves 6-8 1/2 cup sun-dried cherries or cranberries 1/4 cup Brandy or dark rum 4 cups cubed bread, preferably egg-based, such as challah or brioche 8 ounces imported semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups half and half 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Cr???me fraiche of freshly whipped cream for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees.