Croissant Bread Pudding: The Indulgent Breakfast Delight You’ll Love
Croissant Bread Pudding is a rich and decadent breakfast dish that combines buttery croissants with a creamy custard filling. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or a cozy brunch at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Cut the croissants into pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, allowing them to soak for at least 30 minutes.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Notes
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, or whipped cream.
- This recipe can be made the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg