WARM MILK-CHOCOLATE CROISSANT-BREAD PUDDING

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This is a decadent chocolate bread pudding recipe using day old croissants for an unbeatable richness. To make ahead: bread pudding can be refrigerated over night and rewarmed before serving. I discovered this recipe in Food and Wine magazine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups whole milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb milk chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 large eggs
6 large croissants, cut into 1-inch cubes (approx 1 pound, day old is fine)
vanilla ice cream (optional) or coffee ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk with the vanilla bean and seeds and the salt; bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and allow the milk stand off the heat for 15 minutes.
  • Discard the vanilla bean.
  • Add half of the chopped milk chocolate to the warm milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Let the milk and chocolate mixture cool for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk in the eggs.
  • In a 9 x 13" baking dish, toss the croissant cubes with the remaining chopped milk chocolate.
  • Pour the chocolate custard over the croissant pieces; press lightly to submerge them in the custard.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until the bread pudding is risen and set.
  • Let the chocolate bread pudding cool slightly, then cut it into squares and serve warm, with ice cream.
  • To Make Ahead:.
  • The bread pudding can be refrigerated overnight. Be sure to rewarm the pudding before serving.

Londeka Zondi
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.


Moses Kaai
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Krisno Mondol
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This recipe is a keeper!


Prince Jibon
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Brandi Harbert
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This bread pudding is amazing!


Sughra Haider
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A delicious and easy recipe.


Sehar Khokhar
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So good!


Diana Stepanuk
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate croissant bread added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


AKD Tube
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This bread pudding is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of chocolate croissants and milk chocolate chips. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


MD.JAHANGIR MEDIA
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I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The chocolate croissants add a delightful flavor and texture, and the milk chocolate chips make it extra special. I will definitely be making this again.


Christana Anisulowo
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This was a delicious and easy bread pudding recipe. I used a mix of milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips, and it was perfect. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness.


Serena colvin
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This bread pudding is amazing! The chocolate croissants add a delicious twist to the classic recipe. I also love the addition of the milk chocolate chips. It makes the pudding extra gooey and decadent.


maxwell nguruve
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The chocolate croissant bread was the perfect base for the pudding, and the milk and chocolate flavors were so rich and decadent. It was a great way to use up some leftover bread.


Adan Vasquez
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This bread pudding was a hit at our brunch! It was so easy to make, and the results were amazing. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the chocolate and milk flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.