Best 7 Croissant Bread Pudding Real Simple Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors and textures with Croissant Bread Pudding, a culinary masterpiece that combines the buttery flakiness of croissants with the comforting warmth of bread pudding. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, featuring a custard base that envelops tender croissant pieces, resulting in a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic bread pudding experience or crave a touch of indulgence, this recipe offers variations to suit every palate. From the traditional version with raisins and cinnamon to the decadent chocolate-infused pudding, each variation promises a unique gustatory journey. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the irresistible charm of Croissant Bread Pudding, a dish that will leave you craving for more.

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CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 extra-large whole eggs
8 extra-large egg yolks
5 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 croissants, preferably stale
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Set the custard mixture aside. Slice the croissants in half horizontally. In a 10 by 15 by 2 1/2-inch oval baking dish, distribute the bottoms of the sliced croissants, then add the raisins, then the tops of the croissants (brown side up), being sure the raisins are between the layers of croissants or they will burn while baking. Pour the custard over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently.
  • Place the pan in a larger one filled with 1-inch of hot water. Cover the larger pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn't touch the pudding. Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 40 to 45 more minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CROISSANT AND CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING



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This rich, decadent dessert couldn't be easier: Just combine all the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes. Get the recipe for Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Provided by Kate Merker

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter for the baking dish
6 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-inch square or other shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Add the croissants and chocolate and mix to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 242 mg, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 588 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 31 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLUEBERRY CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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This is a luxurious, lavish, buttery, and decadent dessert. The top is crunchy and the inside is light and custard-y. Delicious served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 large croissants, cut into large cubes
cooking spray
1 cup blueberries
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup white sugar
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out croissant cubes on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until croissant cubes are very dry, 30 to 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and cool cubes slightly.
  • Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish, add dried croissants, and evenly distribute the blueberries among the croissant cubes.
  • Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, butter, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt; whisk until well blended. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, and push croissant cubes down with the palm of your hand or a large spatula to fully submerge. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the bread to absorb all of the custard.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the top is puffed and golden and the custard is set in the center, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bread pudding to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 160.6 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 398.7 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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One of the best dessert I have ever made! This custardy creation was the perfect finale for a Cajun themed dinner. Eat it while it's hot but be warned - you won't be able to stop!!! Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 regular sized croissants)
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla (yes, a whole tablespoon!)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or rub with butter.
  • Place croissant cubes in the bottom of pan.
  • Sprinkle cubes with pecan pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine milk and heavy cream. Whisk in both sugars, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Combine until smooth and well blended. Pour over the top of croissant cubes and pecans. Very gently press down cubes so they are all moist.
  • Cover with foil and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Uncover and bake for 35-40 minutes. It should be nicely browned and slightly jiggly.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes as it will be very hot. Top each serving with vanilla ice cream or some type of warm caramel sauce.

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding recipe is unique because it uses buttery croissant rolls instead of the traditional day-old French bread. The mix of chocolate and toffee is amazing with the rich custard sauce added just before serving!

Provided by SweetPea

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped pecans
10 large croissants, torn into pieces
4 cups milk
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup toffee baking bits
1 cup white sugar
½ cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place pecans on a baking sheet.
  • Toast pecans in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place torn croissants into the prepared baking pan. Pour milk over bread and let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl using an electric mixer. Pour over bread mixture, blending well, using your hands if needed. Add toasted pecans, chocolate chips, and toffee bits. Mix well.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is cooked through and top is golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • While bread pudding is baking, bring sugar, half-and-half, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let custard simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove custard from heat and let cool slightly. Pour in vanilla extract and stir well.
  • Remove bread pudding from oven and serve warm with custard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.7 calories, Carbohydrate 87.3 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 530.8 mg, Sugar 58.5 g

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Croissant bread pudding is the perfect breakfast food! Drizzled with a creamy, vanilla sauce, this soft bread pudding is so amazing that you won't want to stop at just one piece!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Breakfast     brunch     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Cups Whole Milk
2 Cups Heavy Cream
8 large Eggs
2 Cups Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
12 One day old Croissants (cut into 1 inch cubes)
½ Cup Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
½ Cup Heavy Cream
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste (Or Vanilla Extract)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Add the croissant cubes and mix together until the croissants are fully coated in the cream mixture. Let it sit for 25-30 minutes, stirring about 15 minutes in.
  • Once the croissants have soaked pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the custard, is set and the croissants are starting to brown. While the bread pudding is baking prepare the vanilla sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan combine the butter, sugar, and cream. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  • Allow the bread pudding to sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve with warm vanilla sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 216 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 53 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Croissant Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annconnolly

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 small croissants
1 1/2 cups milk
1 3/4 cups cream
1 vanilla bean
4 egg yolks
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven.
  • Set the temperature of the oven at 320ºF
  • Tear up the croissants.
  • Roughly tear the croissants into pieces, put them in a bowl and add the raisins.
  • Make the custard.
  • Start with the vanilla bean. Make an incision down the center, scrape the pulp out onto the bean and put it in a saucepan.
  • Next add the cream and milk and heat over a medium temperature. When the custard starts to boil, remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Put the eggs and egg yolks in a bowl, add the sugar and begin whisking. Mix in a little hot milk, pour it all back into the saucepan and mix thoroughly.
  • Using a sieve, strain the custard over the croissants and raisins. Make sure they are entirely submerged in the custard. Leave the croissants to soak like this for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a buttered baking tin and spread it out to ensure that the raisins are evenly distributed.
  • Place the tin in the center of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • To check that the pudding is done, insert a knife into the center. If when removing it is slightly wet then the pudding is ready as the centre should remain moist. Remove it from the oven and leave to cool down.

Tips:

  • Use day-old croissants for the best texture and flavor, as fresh croissants may be too soft and result in a mushy bread pudding.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half, but the texture will be slightly less rich and creamy.
  • You can add various mix-ins to your bread pudding, such as chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or dried fruit, to suit your personal preferences.
  • Be sure to whisk the eggs and dairy mixture thoroughly before adding it to the croissants, as this will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Cover the bread pudding with foil while baking to prevent it from drying out, and remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown.

Conclusion:

Croissant bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its rich, creamy custard and flaky croissant pieces, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins and flavors to create your own unique bread pudding recipe.

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