Sweet Ricotta Pudding With Roasted Grapes

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in middle and lower third.

   Step 2

   Butter a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate with some of butter, then spread bread crumbs in plate to coat.

   Step 3

   Blend ricotta, eggs, cinnamon, salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into pie plate and sprinkle with nuts. Bake in middle of oven until puffed, golden, and just set, about 25 minutes. Cool pudding on a rack.

   Step 4

   While pudding bakes, toss grapes with remaining butter, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and vinegar in a small shallow baking pan and let macerate.

   Step 5

   Increase oven temperature to 425°F.

   Step 6

   Roast grapes in lower third of oven, shaking pan occasionally, until tender but not falling apart, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool grapes until just warm and serve alongside pudding.