Bread Pudding With Pisco Brandy Sauce

This is a recipe that has been in my family for many years. My grandmother spent some time in South America and adapted her bread pudding recipe after learning of Pisco Brandy. Pisco brandy comes from Peru. Centuries ago under Spanish control, Peru used to ship this liquor to the colonies of Spain from the port of Pisco; which eventually gave it's name to the grape brandy. Presently, great-quality pisco is full of body, bouquet, and most importantly flavor; pisco continues to be a vital element in Peruvian cuisine.

I've always regarded this recipe as rare and unique. This is the kind of dessert you can be proud of, knowing your guests have probably never had such an indulgence.

Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 6

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients for Pudding
2 cups of granulated sugar
5 extra large eggs - beaten
2 cups of heavy cream
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of golden raisins
3 cups of cubed Italian bread (lightly packed) - allowed to stale overnight
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter

Ingredients for Sauce
8 ounces of heavy cream
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 ounces of Pisco brandy

Preparation of Bread Pudding
Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit
Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, cream, and vanilla in a bowl. Pour over cubed bread, then add raisins. Mix and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
In another bowl mix brown sugar and butter together.
Pour bread mixture into greased muffin tin. Sprinkle the mixture of brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture and bake for 25-35 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and cool.
Remove from tin and serve topped with Pisco brandy sauce.

Preparation of Sauce
Mix all ingredients in a basin. Set basin over a sauce pan of boiling water and whisk steadily until mixture thickens then pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.

Enjoy your pudding!

About the author: Peter Alfieri is the host of the cooking show: Buon Appetito Providence, http://www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com Pete cooks many different foods from several geographical areas; his specialty is Italian food which is also featured on the TV show. Be sure to check out other recipes on the show's website.

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