Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 10 cups cubed white bread
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup granluated sugar

Method

  • Whisk together all the ingredients except the bread, hazelnuts, and sugar. Add the bread and toss gently. Let sit for at least half an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pour the mixture into a buttered 9-by-13 inch casserole pan. Sprinkle the hazelnuts and sugar over the pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the pudding is browned and beginning to puff, but still a bit jiggly in the middle. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
  • Serve with a bit of cream drizzled over the top.