Pumpkin Bread Pudding

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (15-ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
• 1/2 pound French or Italian bread, torn into large chunks
• Whipped cream, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the bread and whipped cream; whisk until smooth.
Add bread and stir until all chunks are evenly moistened.
Cover and let soak 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

3.Spoon bread mixture into baking dish and bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until set.
Let cool slightly, spoon into serving dishes, top with whipped cream, and serve.


Options
You can also bake this recipe in individual ramekins.
Just place them on a baking sheet and reduce baking time to 40 to 45 minutes.