Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Golden raisins

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar, light
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Vanilla, pure

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 loaves Italian or french bread

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Whole milk

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on kitchenjoyblog.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 -2 loaves Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6-8 cups)
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, plus more for pan
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Place golden raisins in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes then drain and discard the water. (This step plumps up the raisins, making them juicier and softer instead of chewy. I do this anytime Im baking with raisins.)
• Toss bread cubes and plumped raisins together in a large bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Add butter and heat over medium-low heat until butter has melted and milk is warm, but not boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and beaten eggs.
• Pour egg mixture into the bowl of bread cubes and raisins. Gently stir the bread until all cubes have been coated with the egg mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until custard is set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
• Serve immediately with vanilla sauce.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and heavy cream. Add butter and heat until boiling, whisking frequently. Let simmer for a few minutes until sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Keep warm until ready to serve.