Instead, try using an unexpected ingredient that may already be in your fridge — coffee creamer ... tasty autumn pudding.

It’s no wonder I gained five pounds in a week! I was especially fond of the hot bread pudding with caramel sauce I found at the buffet. It's so good — especially when topped with vanilla ice cream!

Remove the dish from the water bath and let stand for 20 minutes. Serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature with the Bourbon Caramel Sauce and whipped cream.

Dollop the jam over the top, then cover with the remaining doughnut pieces. Pour the custard over the top and let stand at ...

Stir the salt into the caramel ... of the bread with the melted butter, then sprinkle the buttered edges with the remaining tablespoon of sugar, using a generous 1/4 teaspoon per pudding.