Bread Pudding With Amaretto Sauce

• cubed cinnamon rolls without icing (cinnamon-swirl bread, brioche or sweet bread)5 cups
• egg yolks↗4

  lightly beaten

• whipping cream1 1⁄2 cups

  (if you like, omit the whipping cream and use 3 cups total half and half)

• half-and-half↗1 1⁄2 cups
• sugar↗3 tablespoons
• vanilla↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Spread the bread cubes in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until bread cubes are dry; stirring several times. Place dry bread cubes in a greased 2 quart casserole square baking dish. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, whipping cream, half and half, sugar and the vanilla. Pour egg mixture over bread. Use the back of a large spoon to gently push down on the bread cubes, making sure bread absorbs the egg mixture. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Bake uncovered in 325 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with Amaretto Sauce or maple syrup.

4. 4

   Amaretto Sauce: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup light colored corn syrup, 1/4 cup amaretto, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

5. 5

   In a heavy small saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and amaretto. Cook stirring frequently, over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm with bread pudding. Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.