Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce

Directions

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries, vanilla chips and pecans. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if top browns too quickly.
• In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Add chocolate and remove from the heat (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Serve with warm bread pudding.