Nigella Lawson Caramel Croissant Pudding
Transform leftover croissants into a sumptuous dessert with Nigella Lawson's Caramel Croissant Pudding, a decadent twist on bread pudding. This irresistible recipe combines buttery, flaky croissants with a rich homemade caramel custard infused with double cream, dark rum or bourbon, and a hint of vanilla-like warmth. The croissants soak up the luscious mixture, creating a pudding that's golden, bubbling, and irresistibly creamy. Perfect for cozy nights, this indulgent bake is ready in just 30 minutes and serves as the ultimate quick-and-easy comfort food. Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finishing touch. Keywords: caramel croissant pudding, bread pudding, Nigella Lawson dessert, comfort food, easy indulgent dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces stale croissants
- 100 grams sugar
- 30 milliliters water
- 250 milliliters double cream
- 125 milliliters full-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons dark rum or bourbon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tear the croissants into large pieces and place them in a small ovenproof dish.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Place over medium heat and allow the sugar to dissolve without stirring.
Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat and cook until the mixture turns a rich amber caramel. Be careful not to let it burn.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the double cream, followed by the milk. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble up.
Add the rum or bourbon and stir until smooth. Allow the caramel mixture to cool slightly (about 2 minutes).
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then gradually whisk them into the warm caramel mixture.
Pour the custard over the croissant pieces in the dish, ensuring all the pieces are soaked. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the croissants can absorb some of the custard.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the pudding is golden, bubbling, and set in the middle.
Serve warm as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.7 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.9 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 777 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*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.
