Cinnamon Bagel Pumpkin Pudding

After seeing this in the local newspaper, I just couldn't wait to share this with everyone.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 pudding

Ingredients

• 6  large  day-old  cinnamon bagels
• 4  large eggs
• 2  cups half-and-half
• 1  cup milk
• 2  cups pumpkin puree
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Slice bagels in half, then into 3/4-inch pieces.
2. In a very large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar,spice,vanilla and salt.
3. Add bagel pieces.
4. Drape surface with plastic wrap; place a dinner plate on top and weigh down with a heavy can.
5. Let bagels soak for 40 minutes until saturated.
6. Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
7. Transfer pudding mixture to a large baking dish and place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake until firm in the centre,60-70 minutes, testing to see if it is done with a cake tester.
9. Serve warm with ice-cream or whipped cream.