Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

By mrsmortician

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 c. sugar
• 2 T. light brown sugar
• 1/2 t. nutmeg
• 2-3/4 c. whipping cream
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 4 c. French bread cubes
• 3/4 c. raisins (optional)
• Sauce
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 T. light brown sugar
• 1 T. flour
• dash of nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 2 T. butter or margarine, softened
• 1-1/4 c. whipping cream
• 1 T. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first four ingredients, stir in whipping cream and butter. Gently stir in bread and raisins. Pour into a greased 2 quart souffle or deep baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 50-55 minutes, shielding with foil after 30 minutes. Prepare sauce below. Let bread pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with sauce below.

Whisk first 7 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.