Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Croissant Bread Pudding Recipe, a perfect way to transform leftover croissants into a mouthwatering treat. This dish features flaky croissants soaked in a rich vanilla custard, creating a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy evenings at home, it’s easy to prepare and even more enjoyable to savor. Top it off with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or fresh fruit for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants (about 8 cups, torn or cut into pieces)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and evenly distribute the torn croissant pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk the beaten eggs with brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
- Stir in melted butter, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon until blended.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and gently press down to ensure absorption.
- Bake uncovered for about 40-45 minutes or until set; check with a cake tester for doneness.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg