This Christmas, turn leftover bread into the ultimate holiday dessert with this soft, rich, and delicious bread pudding ...

Remove the vanilla pod and discard ... Place into the fridge for at least an hour, until set. For the sauce, place the sugar, water and cherry liqueur into a pan and bring to the boil.

Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon and vanilla extract.