Ingredients
16 slices cinnamon bread, crusts removed, cubed1 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup white baking chips3/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup butter, melted6 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten4 cups 2% milk3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspiceSAUCE:2/3 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons butter8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries, vanilla chips and pecans. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand 15-30 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Cover loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if top browns too quickly.
In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Add chocolate and remove from the heat (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Serve with warm bread pudding.
