Berry Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Combine berries, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in small bowl; spoon into 2 buttered (8-ounce) custard cups.
3. 3
   Place bread cubes over berries.
4. 4
   Combine 1/4 cup sugar, half & half, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk; mix well.
5. 5
   Pour over bread cubes.
6. 6
   Gently press down on bread so cubes absorb egg mixture.
7. 7
   Sprinkle bread cubes with remaining sugar.
8. 8
   Place custard cups into ungreased 9x9-inch baking pan.
9. 9
   Place baking pan on oven rack; pour boiling water into pan to within 1 inch of top.
10. 10
    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
11. 11
    Remove custard cups from baking pan.
12. 12
    Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan.
13. 13
    Gradually stir in whipping cream until smooth.
14. 14
    Add 2 tablespoons butter.
15. 15
    Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture comes to a full boil (5 to 8 min).
16. 16
    Boil 1 minute.
17. 17
    Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
18. 18
    Serve warm with warm bread pudding.
19. 19
    TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare bread pudding as directed above.
20. 20
    Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
21. 21
    Bake, uncovered, as directed above.