Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove crust from brioche loaf and cut into cubes. Toast cubes in the oven until golden brown. In a saucepan heat half and half, cream, salt, and vanilla bean just until boiling.

Turn off heat to allow vanilla to infuse. Meanwhile, in a stainless steel bowl whisk together eggs and sugar. Slowly add hot cream whisking constantly to make a custard. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and set aside. Toss brioche cubes with custard and let soak. Sprinkle berries into the bottom of 6 small baking dishes.

Divide soaked bread amongst the dishes and top of with any remaining custard. Place dishes in a water bath and bake until set and golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Yield: 6 servings

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