Best 3 Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding With Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce, a harmonious blend of classic French pastries and creamy, boozy ice cream. This heavenly dessert begins with a base of croissant cubes, soaked in a rich custard infused with cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor. Baked to perfection, the bread pudding emerges with a crisp crust and a tender, custardy interior, studded with flaky croissant pieces. Accompanying this exquisite bread pudding is a luscious Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce, crafted with a velvety blend of cream, sugar, eggs, and the warmth of bourbon whiskey. Drizzle the sauce generously over the warm bread pudding, allowing it to seep into the crevices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to be captivated by this divine dessert, where the delicate sweetness of croissants meets the richness of chocolate and the subtle smokiness of bourbon, all culminating in an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Okay, if you don't make a single other dessert from this book, make this bread pudding. It is DECADENT and FABULOUS. I made it one day and put it on my Instagram story and I don't think I've ever gotten so many DMs asking for a recipe (but I waited until now to share it!). This is my nod to Meryl Streep making chocolate croissants for Steve Martin in It's Complicated, the inspiration for this entire book.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
6 large eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 chocolate croissants, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, sugar, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Add the croissant pieces and chocolate chunks and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Press the mixture down into the pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight to allow the liquid to be absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve hot with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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I love bread pudding and I love chocolate croissants. Why not combine them? My daughters love chocolate, so this was a winner in my house. It's like a combination of a soft-brownie-cakey-chocolate-chip-cookie with a bit of a creamy texture inside. It tastes good warm, as all melted chocolate desserts do, but even better cooled. My daughters couldn't wait to eat, so good luck holding out for it to cool.

Provided by MichelleD

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter-flavored cooking spray
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
4 large day-old chocolate croissants, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag chocolate chips
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray muffin cups or brownie pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Scrape the insides from each vanilla bean half into the milk mixture. Stir milk mixture until smooth and light yellow in color. Carefully stir croissant pieces into milk mixture until all pieces are wet; let soak for at least 10 minutes.
  • Fold chocolate chips into croissant mixture. Spoon croissant mixture into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool pudding for 30 minutes to 1 hour; transfer to a plate and sift powdered sugar over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON ICE CREAM SAUCE



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Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello on the Food Network. The recipe says it serves 6, I think it really serves many more--probably double! This is a wonderful bread pudding that is delicious as well as easy to make. It is sure to impress friends and family!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
12 croissants
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped small
3 cups vanilla ice cream
2 ounces Bourbon

Steps:

  • Bread Pudding:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine butter and sugar process until well blended.
  • Add cinnamon, and vanilla, and pulse to combine.
  • While the processor is running crack 5 eggs into the mixture.
  • Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides.
  • Add the heavy cream and pulse to combine.
  • Lightly butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Break up the croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer in the pan.
  • Scatter the raisins and shaved bittersweet chocolate over the top, and gently mix to incorporate.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the croissants; soak for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • You will need to push croissants pieces down during this time to ensure even coverage by egg mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for additional 10 minutes to brown the top.
  • The croissant bread pudding is done when the custard is set, but still soft.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce:.
  • Place ice cream in refrigerator the day before the party.
  • When time to serve the bread pudding, stir in bourbon and serve with bread pudding or another dessert like vanilla or chocolate cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.5, Fat 88.1, SaturatedFat 52, Cholesterol 460.8, Sodium 1005.5, Carbohydrate 115.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 69.1, Protein 19.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the chocolate and croissants. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the dish.
  • Make sure to soak the croissants in the milk mixture for at least 30 minutes. This will help them to absorb the liquid and become soft and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread pudding tough.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with the bourbon ice cream sauce. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Conclusion:

Chocolate croissant bread pudding is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your bread pudding rich and chocolatey or light and fluffy, this recipe has you covered. So next time you have some leftover croissants, don't throw them away! Make this chocolate croissant bread pudding instead.

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