Sweet and Elegant Bread Pudding

Submitted by Rangerelvis

"A tastey sweet dessert I modified to serve my wife and I. The caramel sauce gives this dish a wonderful sweetness and the crusty top just ties all the tastes and textures together."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 Serving Bowls
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 10 slices bread, Diced large
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. DIce enough bread slices to fill two 16 to 20 ounce baking dish. Grease your baking dishes and add the diced bread and raisins.
2. In a mixing bowl mix together eggs, 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour half of mixture over each bread bowl.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean remove from oven. If not, cover bowls and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Sauce-- Mix 1/2 Cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup whipping cream. Heat on low until melted and bubbley. Add Vanilla and stir.
5. Pour caramel sauce over each bowl, approximately 1/3 of the caramel per bowl. The other third is for later! Enjoy!