Bread Pudding with vanilla

1/2 cup raisins 1 cup brandy 10 -15 slices white bread 1/2 cup pecans , toasted and chopped 1 cup cheddar cheese , grated 1 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups water , hot 3[...]

3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) 5 eggs 2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups half-and-half 1 dash cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup[...]

3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) 5 eggs 2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups half-and-half 1 dash cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup[...]