Fresh Berry Bread Pudding

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 cups french bread, cubed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• ice cream or whipped cream, optional garnish

Recipe

• 1 grill the bread over direct medium heat until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
• 2 cut bread into cubes and set aside.
• 3 in a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, about 3 minutes.
• 4 add the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and melted butter. beat until well blended.
• 5 add milk, then stir in blackberries and lemon zest.
• 6 add bread cubes and toss until mixed well.
• 7 let rest for about 45 minutes, patting the bread down into the liquid occasionally.
• 8 transfer bread and egg mixture to a seasoned cast-iron skillet.
• 9 cover bottom of skillet with foil to protect it from soot.
• 10 place pan in center of cooking grate and grill over indirect medium heat for 50 to 60 minutes, or until top is well-browned and puffy.
• 11 slice and serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.