White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Tart Cherry Sauce

Cherry Sauce

1. In a large saucepan, bring the cherries, juice and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
3. Remove cherries with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. Return liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
5. Return cherries to pan and cool.

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the cream, white chocolate, milk, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted.
4. Stir a small amount of chocolate mixture into eggs.
5. Return all to the pan while stirring constantly.
6. Pour mixture over bread cubes.
7. Bake uncovered at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Serve warm with cherry sauce.