Cranberry Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups Cranberry Compote or Sauce (see recipe)
• 1 cup pecan pieces, toasted and rough chopped
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 8 slices day-old brioche, French bread or other white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups)
• Bourbon Spiced Cream, recipe follows
• Shaker confectioners' sugar
• Sprigs fresh mint
• 1/2 pound fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg