Bread Pudding - Jo Cooks

Ingredients

• 8 cups brioche bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
• 5 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• ½ cup pecans (chopped)
• ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt