Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 10 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs
• 4 cups sugar, divided use
• 10 eggs
• 4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
• 2 cups Mexican brandy, divided use
• 1 pint half-and-half, plus up to 1 pint more, as needed
• 2 pints heavy whipping cream, divided use
• 2 2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (16 ounces)
• 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
• 2 cups water
• Cinnamon and whipped cream for garnish