"A recipe for Pear Walnut Bread Pudding made with fresh pears. It is a wonderful fall dessert when pears are in season. Serve warm with vanilla sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups 1-inch cubes day-old white bread
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup golden raisins
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup honey
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon fresh grated or ground nutmeg.
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1 to 2 pears (enough for 1 cup peeled and diced)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract