Christmas Croissant Dessert
Transform your holiday table with this indulgent Christmas Croissant Dessert, the perfect festive twist on a classic bread pudding. Made with buttery, day-old croissants soaked in a rich custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this dessert bakes to golden perfection with a soft, creamy center. Topped with a decadent cranberry-white chocolate drizzle and a dusting of powdered sugar, it captures the cozy, sweet flavors of the season in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a warm, crowd-pleasing presentation, this holiday dessert is a must-try for any Christmas gathering. Perfect for using up leftover croissants, it’s an easy yet elegant addition to your holiday recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 Day-old croissants
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Cranberry sauce
- 0.25 cup White chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, pressing down gently to ensure all the croissants are soaked.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the custard to absorb into the croissants.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, make the holiday drizzle by combining the cranberry sauce and white chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Drizzle the cranberry-white chocolate sauce over the baked croissant dessert.
Dust the top with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Serve warm and enjoy your Christmas Croissant Dessert with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.2 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.8 g | 804% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1443 mg | 481% | |
| Sodium | 3049 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.7 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1343 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
