"Day-old brioche works best for soaking up the custard mixture in this hybrid dessert. The sweet-tart apples are a nice counterpoint to the rich pudding...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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3 large eggs
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8 ounces brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
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2/3 cup light brown sugar
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise in 1/4-inch thick pieces (2 cups)
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Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving