New Orleans Style Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

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12 to 14 cups 1-inch cubes day-old white bread, such as French or Italian

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 cups heavy cream

4 cups whole milk

6 large eggs

1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

4 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup raisins

Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

1 recipe Whiskey Sauce, recipe follows

Whiskey Sauce:

2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 cup granulated white sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3/4 cup bourbon or other whiskey

Pinch salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter