Croissant Bread Pudding
Experience the ultimate comfort dessert with this croissant bread pudding. Buttery, flaky croissants soak in a rich custard and bake to golden perfection, creating a warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. This dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday feasts, consistently earning rave reviews from friends and family. Simple to prepare yet impressive to serve, it transforms stale croissants into a delightful treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants (about 12 ounces), torn into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Arrange torn croissant pieces in the dish evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and gently press them down with a fork.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg