Croissant Bread Pudding
Transform your breakfast pastry into a show-stopping dessert with this irresistible Croissant Bread Pudding! Made with buttery, flaky day-old croissants, this decadent recipe is soaked in a rich custard of whole milk, heavy cream, and a blend of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Baked to golden perfection, the pudding boasts a custard-soft interior with crispy, caramelized edges. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time! Serve it warm and finish with optional toppings like powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce for a truly indulgent treat. Whether it’s a holiday brunch or a cozy family dessert, this croissant bread pudding is guaranteed to impress. Perfect for repurposing leftover croissants, this easy yet elegant dessert will become a favorite in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Day-old croissants
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 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
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, whipped cream, or caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Cut the croissants into 1- to 2-inch pieces and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press the croissants down with the back of a spoon or spatula to help them absorb the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the croissants to soak up the custard.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the bread pudding cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as-is or with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for added indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.9 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.4 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1254 mg | 418% | |
| Sodium | 2412 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.0 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.5 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 894 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*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.
