Pear Croissant Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise

• 6 croissants cut up into 1 inch cubes
• 2 pears cored and sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup pecans coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk whole, 2% or half n half
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Creme Anglaise:

• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup Hot Milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 Tablespoon butter