PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together cream, pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, salt, orange zest and spices in a bowl. Toss bread cubes with butter in another bowl, then add pumpkin mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish and bake until custard is set, 35-40 minutes. Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and bourbon. In a small heavy saucepan bring cream, milk, sugar and a pinch of salt to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Whisk cornstarch' mixture and then whisk into cream mixture. Boil gently, whisking 1 minute, or until thickened. Keep sauce warm, covered. Pour sauce on top or on the side.