Bread Pudding With Comfort Sauce

Ingredients

BREAD PUDDING

• 3/4 cup raw sugar
• 1 teaspoon quatre-epices (allspice, cloves, nutmeg and ginger)
• 1 pinch cardamom
• 3 medium eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 5 cups cinnamon-swirl bread, 1-inch cubed
• 1/3 cup golden raisin, soaked in
• Southern Comfort

COMFORT SAUCE

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup Southern Comfort

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 9x9 baking pan.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the sugar, vanilla and spices.

5. 5

   Add the half & half.

6. 6

   Add the bread cubes and raisins to the baking pan.

7. 7

   Pour the liquid over the bread mixture, allowing the bread to soak up the custard.

8. 8

   Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the pudding has a golden brown color and is firm to the touch. If a toothpick inserted in the pudding comes out clean, it is done.

9. 9

   Allow to cool to room temperature.

10. 10

    For the Comfort Sauce,.

11. 11

    Place the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil.

12. 12

    Whisk the corn starch and water together, and add to the cream while whisking. Bring to a boil. Whisk and let simmer for a few seconds, taking care not to burn the mixture on the bottom. Remove from heat.

13. 13

    Stir in the sugar and the Southern Comfort. The sauce should have a thick consistency.

14. 14

    Serve with the sauce poured over the bread pudding.