Ingredients:

• 10 1/2″ thick slices firm white bread, halved (pieces should be about 3 x 3 inches)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 jar American Spoon® Brandied Balaton Cherries Add to Cart
• OR Fruit Perfect Cherries Add to Cart

• Lay bread out on a cookie sheet overnight to stale.
• With butter, grease a 13 x 9″ glass baking dish. Arrange bread evenly in the baking dish.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs with the egg yolks. Whisk in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, cream and vanilla. Pour the egg-milk mixture over the stale bread and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Cover the pudding with aluminum foil and place the pan into a larger pan containing approximately 1″ of hot water to create a water bath.
• Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for about 10 minutes longer, until the custard is set.
• Gently spread the fruit topping over the pudding. Let rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve warm.
• Serves 8-10.