Ingredients:

• 16 slices white, plain sweet bread, crust sliced off
• 3 small eggs
• 2.5 cups whole Milk
• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 tbsps Raisins
• 2 tbsps walnuts, chopped
• 2 tbsps cashew nuts, chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• Candied Cherries for garnish

Method:

1. Blend the sugar, milk, essence and eggs in the blender to get a smooth liquid.
2. Grease a rectangular deep pan with butter or oil and place 8 slices of bread to cover the bottom.
3. Sprinkle one tbsp each of the raisins and nuts on them.
4. Now pour half the blended mixture on top.
5. Place a second layer of the remaining 8 bread slices, sprinkle the remaining raisins and nuts and pour the remaining mixture.
6. Bake in an oven for about 35 minutes (may vary depending on the oven) at 375 degrees F till done.
7. When tested with a thin knife (or toothpick), the knife should come out clean.
8. Take out and cool for 10 minutes.
9. Cut into slices and garnish with a candied cherry or two.

Recipe courtesy of Sunita Mizar