Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 3/4 cups whipping cream
• 4 cups cubed French bread
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients; stir in butter and whipping cream. Gently stir in bread and raisins. Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart deep baking dish.

2. Bake at 375° for 50 to 55 minutes, shielding with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let pudding stand 10 minutes before serving warm with Vanilla Sauce.

3. Sauce Directions:.

4. Whisk first 7 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm or at room temperature.