Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk

• 1/2 split vanilla bean, seeds scraped

• 4 large egg yolks

• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 3/4 cup raisins

• 1/3 cup Irish whiskey, such as Jameson

• 1 pound Pullman-style brioche, challah, or white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 3/4 cup sliced almonds

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 4 large eggs

• 1 large egg yolk

• 2 1/2 cups whole milk

• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the pan