Cherry Caramel Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Arrange the bread in an 8 inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Scatter the cherries on top.
3. 3
   Using your fingers, toss the mixture so the cherries and bread pieces are mixed.
4. 4
   In a large bowl or blender, whisk the eggs with the salt, caramel and milk.
5. 5
   Heat the caramel and milk slightly if the caramel is too stiff to work with.
6. 6
   Pour egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish.
7. 7
   Be sure all pieces of bread are submerged.
8. 8
   Let stand/soak for 1 hour, pressing on the bread if necessary to soak up the egg mixture.
9. 9
   Bake until the custard is set and golden, about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.