Pumpkin Cinnamon-Bread Pudding

1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs plus 1 yolk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
5 cups cubed crusty cinnamon-raisin bread
3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted


Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

Whisk together cream, pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, yolk, salt, and spices in a bowl.

Toss bread cubes with butter in another bowl, then add pumpkin mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish and bake until custard is set, 25 to 30 minutes.

 

Adapted from Gourmet

(LD)