Camembert and Ham Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups half-and-half
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• Green salad, for serving, optional
• 8 ounces camembert cheese with rind
• 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 large fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 cups), fronds reserved
• One 8-ounce piece Virginia ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
• 1 baguette, bottom crust discarded, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 8 cups)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 large eggs
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)