Ingredients
12
cups cubes (1 inch) soft French bread (about 1 lb)
8
eggs
1
can (13.66 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1
cup half-and-half
1
jar (12 oz) pineapple preserves
1
teaspoon rum extract or vanilla
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
cup flaked coconut
1/3
cup chopped macadamia nuts (2 oz)
Preparation
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread cubes evenly in baking dish.
In medium bowl, beat eggs, coconut milk, half-and-half, preserves, rum extract and salt with wire whisk. Pour over bread. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut and nuts. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
