Description
Irresistible Croissant Bread Pudding weaves French bakery magic into a comforting dessert. Creamy custard and buttery croissants meld together, creating a heavenly treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large croissants (day-old preferred), roughly torn into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) whole milk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch dish with a thin layer of butter, creating a non-stick surface for the luxurious dessert.
- Delicately tear croissants into rustic, uneven chunks, creating a textural landscape across the greased baking dish.
- Craft a silky custard foundation by whisking eggs until they transform into a pale, creamy mixture, incorporating heavy cream, milk, both white and brown sugars, vanilla essence, and a whisper of cinnamon.
- Cascade the luscious custard over the croissant fragments, gently pressing down to ensure complete saturation, allowing the bread to luxuriate in the liquid for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Position the dish in a preheated oven calibrated to 350°F, transforming the raw ingredients into a golden, puffy creation that trembles slightly when nudged.
- After 35-40 minutes, retrieve the pudding when its surface achieves a rich, caramelized bronze and the center maintains a delicate wobble.
- Exercise patience by allowing the dessert to rest and settle for 5-10 minutes, concentrating its flavors and structural integrity.
- Elevate the presentation by dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with caramel sauce, creating a decadent finale to this comforting dessert.
Notes
- Select day-old croissants for maximum flavor absorption and optimal texture, as slightly stale pastries soak up custard more effectively.
- Use full-fat dairy products to create a rich, creamy custard that enhances the decadent nature of this dessert.
- Customize the recipe by adding chocolate chips, dried fruits, or nuts to introduce exciting flavor variations and personal touch.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use a sugar alternative to reduce overall calories without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg