Best 9 Croissant Bread Pudding Real Simple Recipes

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In the realm of delectable pastries and classic comfort foods, there exists a culinary convergence where the flaky layers of a croissant meet the warm, custard-soaked goodness of bread pudding. Croissant bread pudding is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that transforms humble croissants into a decadent dessert. Whether you are seeking a delightful brunch dish, a comforting after-dinner treat, or a creative way to utilize leftover croissants, this culinary masterpiece is sure to impress. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for croissant bread pudding, a dish that promises to elevate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

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 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

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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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 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 & BUTTER PUDDING



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Once you've soaked the raisins in Frangelico for an hour, this scrumptious dessert is really quick to prepare. I found this recipe in the July 2002 issue of the Australian 'Family Circle'. For added decadence, use chocolate croissants, or if you cannot get chocolate croissants (Baker's Delight sell them) add some chocolate chips! The soaking time has not been included in the preparation time below.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup Frangelico
4 plain croissants
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 3/4 cups milk
3/4 cup thickened cream
1/4 cup caster sugar
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Place the raisins in a glass bowl and pour the Frangelico over them and set aside for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Cut the croissants almost in half horizontally, open out and place each croissant in an individual 11/4 cup or 310ml ovenproof dish; drain the raisins, reserving the Frangelico that hasn't soaked into the raisins.
  • Scatter the raisins on and around the croissants. (If adding chocolate chips, add them now).
  • Combine the milk, cream, sugar and eggs and the reserved Frangelico in a large jug.
  • Slowly pour the milk mixture over the croissants, allowing it to soak inches.
  • Place the dishes on a baking tray and bake the croissant puddings for 35 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 208.6, Sodium 528, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.3, Protein 12.7

CROISSANT PUDDING



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Serve this decadent pudding as a sweet brunch dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Puddings & Custards     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Butter, for baking dish
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound plain croissants (about 4), torn into large pieces
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly butter a small oval (or other shallow 1 1/2- to 2-quart) baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and salt until combined. Add croissants; toss to coat. Let sit, turning occasionally, until they have absorbed some of the liquid, about 10 minutes. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; smooth top with a spatula. Scatter with almonds.
  • Bake until pudding has puffed up and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream, if desired.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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I didn't start off as a big fan of bread puddings, but one time I found myself with a large surplus of croissants and decided to get fancy with them. This dark chocolate croissant bread pudding became special to me the minute I tasted it. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
4 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently stir in croissants; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until puffed and golden, and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING WITH RUM SAUCE



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This recipe is exceptional and so easy to make! Every time I make it, I get asked for the recipe. It is by far my most requested dessert. Enjoy!

Provided by mangolie03

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups milk
2 cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
4 bananas, cut into small chunks
10 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup rum (such as Captain Morgan®)
2 tablespoons heavy cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk milk, sugar, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add bananas. Add croissants and mix well.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour so croissants can absorb some of the liquid.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, butter, and rum in a saucepan. Cook and stir until melted together, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Pour warm sauce over the bread pudding right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 54.2 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old croissants for the best texture and flavor in your bread pudding.
  • If you don't have day-old croissants, you can make them stale by baking them at a low temperature in the oven for a few minutes.
  • Be sure to whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly before adding them to the bread cubes. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Add your favorite spices or extracts to the custard mixture for extra flavor. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • If you want a crispy top on your bread pudding, sprinkle some sugar on top before baking.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Croissant bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover croissants and is a surefire hit with family and friends. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, croissant bread pudding is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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