Creme Caramel Bread Pudding

1 1/4 c dark brown sugar
4 1/2 c cubes crustless egg bread
7 lg eggs
2 c whipping cream
1 c whole milk
2 tb sugar
2 t vanilla
1/4 t whole nutmeg
1/4 salt

Grate nutmeg. Cube challah or brioche.
Spread brown sugar evenly in bottom of
8x8x2 baking dish. Sprinkle cubes over
top.
Combine eggs, cream, milk, sugar, va-
nilla, nutmeg & salt in lg bowl. Whisk.
Pour through sieve over bread.
Let stand 30m, pressing bread down
at intervals.
Preheat to 350 w/rack in center of oven.
Put baking dish in roasting pan. Pour
lukewarm water to 1/2way up sides.
Bake about 75m, till knife in center
comes out clean. Cool 20m.
Serve pudding still warm.
Yield: 8