OLD SCHOOL BREAD PUDDING WITH BRANDY SAUCE - Dish off the Block

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup brandy
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6-8 cups stale or light toasted Italian or Brioche bread, cut into 1” cubes (about 6-8 ounces)
• ½ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 tablespoon vanilla