Creating Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cream Sauce can be a breeze if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Prepare Bread: Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. If using fresh bread, lightly toast until golden.
3. Mix Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the bread cubes and toss gently to combine.
4. Whisk Eggs: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
9. Prepare Cream Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Heat until warm and sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
10. Serve: Drizzle the warm cream sauce over individual servings of the bread pudding.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dessert effortlessly.