Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries

Description

 * Good light but right Bread Pudding with dried cherries, fresh and sweets from Belgium ! Enjoy !
 * This recipe yields 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 10 slc French bread (approximately 5 cups cubed)
 * 3 lrg eggs
 * 1 1/4 cup Sugar
 * 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1 1/4 tsp nutmeg
 * 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
 * 2tbl unsalted butter
 * 2 cup skim milk
 * 1 cup dried cherries
 * 1 tsp grated lemon zest
 * Low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Grill the bread over Direct Medium heat until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
 * 2) Cut bread into cubes and set aside.
 * 3) In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, about 3 minutes.
 * 4) Add the Sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and melted butter.
 * 5) Beat until well blended.
 * 6) Add milk, then stir in dried cherries and lemon zest.
 * 7) Add bread cubes and toss until mixed well.
 * 8) Let rest for about 45 minutes, patting the bread down into the liquid occasionally.
 * 9) Transfer bread and egg mixture to a 5- by 9-inch loaf pan.
 * 10) Place pan in center of cooking grate and grill over Indirect Medium heat for 50 to 60 minutes or until top is well-browned and puffy.
 * 11) Slice and serve warm with low-fat frozen yogurt, if desired.