Bread Pudding with Blueberry-Lemon Sauce
Makes 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 min.
Baking Time: 45 min.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 - cups sugar
• 4 - large eggs
• 2 - cups whipping cream
• 2 - cups milk
• 1 - Tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1/2 - teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 loaf (16-ounce) stale French bred (cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 1 - cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• Blueberry-Lemon Sauce (recipe below)
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease 9x13-inch baking pan.

1. In a electric mix at medium speed, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy.
2. Add whipping cream, milk, lemon rind, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
3. Fold in bread cubes and blueberries.
4. Pour into pan and let stand 10 minutes.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.  Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
6. Serve with Blueberry-Lemon sauce and whipped cream (if wanted).

Blueberry-Lemon Sauce
Makes 1-1/2 cups

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 7 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 - teaspoon lemon rind (grated)
• 1/3 - cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 - Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1-1/2 - ups fresh or frozen blueberries.

Directions:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, Bring grated lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil.  You want to stir constantly.
2. Reduce heat and add blueberries and simmer (keep stirring) for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.