"Bread pudding gets a merry makeover with the addition of pumpkin, dried cherries and pecans, with a spiced vanilla butter sauce. Photo credit: Susan Whetzel from Doughmesstic...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups milk
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3/4 cup sugar
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6 ounces white baking chocolate, cut into chunks
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
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4 eggs
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1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
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1 tablespoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
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1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
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8 cups cubed Italian bread
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1 cup dried cherries
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1 cup chopped pecans, divided
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
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1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract