Name: Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: About 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons water; ¾ cup (85 g) fresh whole cranberries; Butter, to grease the dish; 5 large eggs; 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk; ¾ cup (160 g) light brown sugar, lightly packed; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 8 oz (227 g) day-old French or Italian bread, cubed (about 6 cups cubed); 6 oz (170 g) Brie cheese, rind trimmed and cubed (see Note)