Pumpkin Bread Pudding

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tea. cinnamon
• 1/2 tea. vanilla
• 1/4 tea. salt
• 1/4 tea. nutmeg
• 5 cups cubed day-old French bread
• WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
• 8 oz. white baking chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping ream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add bread cubes; stir to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat white chocolate and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.

serve warm sauce with warm pudding.