Berry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

1 (16oz) French bread, cubed

1 c. frozen raspberries

1 c. frozen blackberries

4 eggs lightly beaten

1 c. sugar

¼ c. butter melted

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 T melted butter

2 T sugar

Directions:

Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla together in a bowl.  Pour half of the bread cubes into a glass 9x13 pan.  Pour the berries over the bread and then pour the remaining half of bread cubes on top. Pour the egg/milk mixture over the entire pan.  Press the bread down with a wooden spoon to absorb the sauce.  Bake covered for 30 minutes.  Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.  Then bake uncovered for 30 minutes more.  Let stand 30 minutes.  Top with warm vanilla cream sauce.

Vanilla cream Sauce:

2 c. heavy whipping cream

1 c. sugar

2 T Flour

½ c. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together cream, sugar, and flour.  Add butter and cook over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil. Stir constantly. Cook for 3 additional minutes.

by Becky B.