Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C).

Step 2

In a heavy saucepan,combine milk,whipping cream and orange peel. Cook until bubbled. Add vanilla extract,white wine and cranberries. Cover pan and set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Place cubed bread in a large jellyroll pan. bake for 10 minutes until golden.

Step 4

In a large pot,boil several quarts of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for a coupe of minutes.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl,combine beaten eggs and 3/4 cup of sugar. Whisk well. Whisk into the hot whipping cream mixture. Add bread cubes and gently mix them in. Soak for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a greased glass baking dish.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl,combine remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon mixture over the pudding.

Step 7

Place the baking dish inside a larger roasting pan and pour the boiling water in the pan,so it comes halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

Step 8

Bake for 35 minutes. Remove baked cranberry-orange bread pudding from the heat and let cool. Serve warm.