Rum and Raisin Bread Pudding | Desserts |
3/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 cup melted butter |
1 lb egg bread
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 4 cups whole milk 5 eggs, well beaten 1 cup whipping cream, whipped(optional) |
Preheat oven to 325¼F.
In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the rum with raisins and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes until raisins are plump.
In a bowl, combine rum and raisin mixture, remaining 1/4 cup rum, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter.
Break up bread into small cubes and toss in rum and raisin mixture. Put into a buttered 8-inch X 12-inch baking dish or into 12 individual, buttered, 3-inch souffle« dishes.
Whisk together condensed milk, whole milk and eggs and pour over bread.
Bake in oven 1 hour and 15 minutes ( for large dish) or until golden and tester comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top becomes too brown. Serve warm, with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
NOTE: I used the whole egg bread loaf.