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Croissant Bread Pudding slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and raspberry garnish.

Croissant Bread Pudding

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This croissant bread pudding is an irresistible dessert with a creamy custard poured over soft, buttery croissants.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 day-old croissants torn or cut into pieces about 8 cups of croissants
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup brown sugar light brown sugar preferred for a softer molasses taste
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar or organic cane sugar
  • ¼ cup butter melted for custard
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan
Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • ½ cup raisins optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×9” baking pan with butter.
  3. Arrange the croissant pieces in the greased pan.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until fully beaten. mix
  5. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the eggs, whisking until fully combined.
  6. Pour in the melted butter, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
  7. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces in the pan.
  8. Use a spatula to gently press the croissant pieces into the custard, ensuring that every piece is soaked.
  9. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and springs back when lightly pressed, or when a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  10. Let the bread pudding cool for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This decadent croissant bread pudding is perfect for special occasions, with a rich vanilla custard that’s soaked into buttery croissants. Serve it warm with whipped cream or caramel sauce for an extra indulgence.

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