Bread Pudding

This was the biggest RAVE of the Harry Potter party...there were NO leftovers!

Bread Pudding

3 large eggs, slightly beaten

1 ½ cups sugar

2 TBSP light brown sugar

½ tsp. ground nutmeg

¼ cup butter, melted

2 ¾ cup whipping cream

4 cups cubed French bread

¾ cup raisins (optional)

Vanilla sauce (see separate recipe)

Combine first 4 ingredients.  Stir in butter and whipping cream.  Gently stir in bread (and raisins if desired).  Pour into a 2 quart soufflé or deep baking dish.  Bake at 375° for 50—55 minutes, shielding with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to avoid excessive browning.  (DO NOT SKIP THIS SET!!!)  Let pudding set for 10 minutes before serving with warm vanilla sauce.

Vanilla Sauce

½ cup sugar

3 TBSP light brown sugar

1 TBSP flour

Dash of ground nutmeg

1 large egg

2 TBSP butter

1 ¼ whipping cream

1 TBSP vanilla extract

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

Serve at warm or at room temperature over bread pudding.