Gourmet Blackberry Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• French bread (8 cups, cubed)
• Blackberries (2 cups, fresh or frozen)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Heavy cream (2 cups)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Eggs (4 large)
• Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed French bread and blackberries, gently tossing to mix.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread and blackberries. Gently press down on the bread cubes to ensure they are fully soaked in the liquid.
5. Allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes, letting the bread absorb the creamy goodness.
6. Transfer the soaked mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding has set in the center.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
9. Dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant finish.