Bourbon-Soaked Cherry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Glaze

Directions

1. 1
   Watch how to make this recipe.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position a rack in the center of the oven. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, melted butter and milk; mix thoroughly, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4. 4
   Pour in the bourbon, and gently fold in the cherries.
5. 5
   Place in the oven and bake until puffed and golden brown on top, about 45 minutes. Set aside and let cool completely.
6. 6
   Pour the vanilla glaze over the bread pudding and serve.
7. 7
   Place the confectioner's sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the melted butter, vanilla and bourbon until completely combined and smooth. Taste for bourbon; add as needed.