Boil milk in a pan with 3 tbsp sugar till partially reduced.Add 2 tsp vanilla custard powder or cornflour to 3 tbsp cold milk.Mix well so that there are no lumps in it.Add 1 tbsp heavy cream to boiling milk. Then add the custard paste and stir continuously till the milk thickens.Add vanilla essence.
Cut the sides of 4 pieces of bread and coarsely grind. Then soak the crumbs in the hot custard.Meanwhile add 1 tbsp butter in a pan and 2 tbsp sugar.Caramelise sugar till brown.Grease a microsafe glass container with butter and pour the caramelised liquid in it and spread it evenly.Sprinkle chopped nuts and allow it to set.Beat eggs and mix in the custard.Add raisins,chopped cherries and cashewnuts.Pour this over the set caramelised liquid.
Microwave high power for 5 minutes.Then again 4 minutes.With a sharp knife check whether it is set fully.If the knife comes out clean,it's done.Allow it to cool partially.Then place a plate over it and take it out by turning it over.Drizzle some honey over it and grate few almonds and sprinkle raisins.It can also be served with custard or as it is.
