Menu Maker's Southern Pecan Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 small loaf Brioche or French Bread cubed
• 2 cups half & half
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 4 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch