Cuban Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of Cuban bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (preferably day-old for optimal texture)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (to grease the baking dish)
• ½ cup raisins or optional dried fruit (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if desired)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Zest of 1 orange (for that citrusy touch)
• 2 tablespoons dark rum or optional (enhances flavor depth)
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon