Bread Pudding with Sherry Sauce

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1/2 cup cream Sherry

1/2 cup dried currants

2 cups whole milk (do not use lowfat or nonfat)

1/2 cup sugar

3 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

7 cups brioche or egg bread cubes (about 6 ounces)

Sauce:

1 cup half and half

3 egg yolks

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons cream Sherry