Follow these straightforward steps to create your Comforting Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare Bread: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins. Toss them together to distribute the raisins evenly.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the bread and raisins. Gently fold everything together until the bread is well coated and absorbs some of the liquid.
5. Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and fold gently to combine, ensuring all bread pieces are coated in the buttery mixture.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This helps the pudding set.
9. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant finish before serving.

These steps will guide you through the process of creating this incredible bread pudding effortlessly.