Bread pudding

• 1-1/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 large croissants, cut into 1 in. cubes (about 18 cups cubed)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Sauce

• 1/2 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 3-4 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt