INGREDIENTS

• 8 large eggs
• 1 quart whipping cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1-pound loaf brioche or egg bread, torn into bite-size pieces
• Vanilla ice cream

PREPARATION

Whisk eggs, cream, sugar, 1 cup maple syrup and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Add brioche; stir to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Transfer bread mixture to prepared dish. Bake until puffed and golden and toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into 6 to 8 pieces. Place 1 piece pudding on each plate. Place scoop of ice cream atop pudding, drizzle with maple syrup and serve.