For the bread pudding – 24 oz loaf brioche bread (or 2 smaller loaves) – 4 eggs – 3/4 cup granulated sugar – 4 cups heavy cream – 2 tsp cinnamon – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1/2 cup golden raisins – 1 cup pecans chopped For the vanilla rum sauce – 3 tsp cornstarch – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 2 cups heavy cream – 3 tbsp unsalted butter – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1 tbsp rum or bourbon