Lychee Balsamic Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

For the Bread Pudding:

• 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (brioche or challah works best)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup Lychee Balsamic Vinegar
• ½ cup raisins or dried cherries (optional)
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)

For the Lychee Balsamic Glaze:

• ½ cup Lychee Balsamic Vinegar
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and Balsamic.
• Add cubed bread and let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins and nuts if using.
• Pour the mixture into the greased dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and set.
• While the pudding bakes, heat the Lychee Balsamic, honey, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt.
• Drizzle the warm Lychee Balsamic glaze over the bread pudding before serving.

Enjoy!