4 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Butter (for greasing)
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
. Grease a baking dish with butter.
. Spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish. If using raisins or cranberries, sprinkle them over the bread.
2. Make the Custard
. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Combine
. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well-soaked. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
4. Bake
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