Name: Old-Fashioned Brioche Bread Pudding
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 c. half-and-half; 1 c. whole milk; 5 large eggs; 1 c. granulated sugar; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 3 tbsp. bourbon; 1 tbsp. orange zest, plus 2 tbsp. orange juice; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp. bitters (such as Peychaud's); 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 (16-oz.) loaf brioche, cut into 1" cubes; 1 1/2 c. frozen pitted cherries, halved; 2 tbsp. turbinado sugar

Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 8 (10-ounce) ramekins. Whisk together half-and-half, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, butter, bourbon, orange zest and juice, vanilla, bitters, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2Arrange bread cubes and cherries in prepared ramekins. Slowly pour egg mixture over bread, dividing evenly. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Step 3Sprinkle turbinado sugar over bread pudding, dividing evenly. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm.