Bread Pudding De Luxe

Name: Bread Pudding De Luxe
Ingredients: 16 slices white bread; 1/4 cup of melted butter; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped cherries; 3 large eggs; 4 cups evaporated milk; 1/2 - 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon grated cinnamon; 3 tablespoons wine, sherry (optional) or 3 tablespoons rum (optional)

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

16 slices white bread
1/4 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped cherries
3 large eggs
4 cups evaporated milk
1/2 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon grated cinnamon
3 tablespoons wine, sherry (optional) or 3 tablespoons rum (optional)

Directions

1

Cut crust from bread; brush both sides of bread with melted butter and cut into 1 inch cubes.
2

In a greased 9x9 square baking dish, place a layer of bread, a layer of coconut, raisins and cherries; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
3

Beat eggs until fluffy; add milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and wine or rum (if using). Stir until combined and sugar has dissolved.
4

Pour mixture over bread and allow to stand for 1/2 hour.
5

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes or until firm.
6

Allow to cook completely and serve alone or with ice cream, yogurt or whipped cream.