Croissant Bread Pudding

Croissant Bread Pudding is a yummy combination of buttery croissants, fresh fruit and a delicious vanilla custard pudding. This is a great way to use up leftover croissants and it's very easy to make.

Ingredients to have on hand

• Croissants
• Half and half
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Fresh berries

Fast Prep Time

It takes fewer than 15 minutes to dice the croissants and pour the sweetened half and half mixture over the top. Whisk together the half and half, sugar, vanilla extract and eggs in a 4-cup glass measuring cup and you've just prepped a delicious, easy dessert recipe.

The dish will be full

It will seem like the dish is very full when you add the croissants and fruit, but that's OK. When you pour the liquid ingredients over the top, you'll cover all of the croissants with just enough of the sweetened half and half mixture. The rest of the liquid will settle to the bottom of the dish and create a delicate layer of custard. I like to use glass bakeware when I'm baking a dessert that I plan to serve from. Here's a dish that I recommend, but any 8" x 8" or 9" x 9" baking pan will work great!

Fruit is optional

While this recipe calls for 1 ½ cups of fresh berries, I've made this without adding fresh fruit and it was just as delicious. The unsweetened fresh berries give the croissant bread pudding a tart, fresh burst of bright flavor and I love that! But be assured, this is a dessert (or brunch) recipe that will be enjoyed by all regardless of the fruit factor.

Croissant Size and Leftovers

I've made this using standard-sized, large croissants and much smaller mini-croissants. Just plan to double the amount if you use the mini version. This recipe is also a wonderful way to use up leftover croissants. Most grocery stores sell large packages of croissants, but they do dry out quickly. If you have a few extras, this recipe is a great way to make sure no croissants from that big package ever go to waste.

Other Brunch Ideas

I call this an easy dessert recipe, and it is! But this is also a delicious and impressive brunch recipe. Here are a few other brunch options that I think you will love:

• Orange Sweet Rolls
• Blue Cheese and Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes
• Crockpot Banana Bread

Other Dessert Ideas

I love to use fresh fruit in dessert recipes. Give these a try and let me know what you think, remember to rate the recipes you make here on the Crinkled Cookbook.

• Fresh Fruit Tart
• Chocolate Strawberry Pie
• No-Peel Apple Cake

Croissant Bread Pudding

Easy to make and as delicous as any dessert you'd find in a bakery! Croissant bread pudding is the perfect combination of buttery croissants, sweetened half and half, fresh fruit and a delicious vanilla custard pudding.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Resting Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

Ingredients 

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• 6 croissants large - or 12 mini-croissants
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup raspberries fresh
• ½ cup blueberries fresh

Instructions

• Butter a 9” x 9” glass baking dish or spray with Pam.

Prepare Croissant Pudding

• Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and set aside. In a large, 4-cup glass measuring cup add half and half, sugar, vanilla extra and eggs. Whisk to combine.
• Place ½ the croissants in a baking dish and top with half of the fruit, creating a first layer. Next, place what's left of the croissants and fruit on top of that first layer. Pour the liquid from the measuring cup over all of the diced croissants and fruit. Set aside and allow the dish to rest for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

Bake

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the croissants are lightly browned on top and there is bubbling around the edges.
• Serve immediately. If for brunch or breakfast, enjoy with coffee or orange juice. For dessert, serve as-is or top with a dusting of powdered sugar or dollop of whipped cream. I like to garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

This recipe is absolutely delicious when it's piping hot from the oven, but it's also wonderful served cold from the refrigerator. A great way to enjoy any leftovers! 

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg

Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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