Luxurious Brioche and White Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding

This easy recipe gives the good old bread and butter pudding a distinct lift. This brioche bread and butter pudding can be served with a traditional custard sauce as well, but the dish works on its own and may not need it at all. Brioche is easy to find in many grocery stores, or you can make our own if you like.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

10 slices buttery brioche bread, each cut into 4 triangles

2 ounces (55 grams) golden raisins, sultanas

12 ounces (350 milliliters) milk

2 ounces (50 milliliters) heavy cream, or double cream

2 ounces (55 grams ) white chocolate, chopped into small pieces

3 large eggs, free range

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or 2-inch piece vanilla bean pod

1 splash brandy, or cognac, optional