Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Croissant Breakfast Pudding with Vanilla Custard—a warm, comforting dish that transforms day-old croissants into a heavenly breakfast treat. This easy-to-make recipe features buttery croissants soaked in rich custard, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy mornings, it’s deliciously versatile and can be customized with fruits or spices. Serve it warm with berries or whipped cream for a truly special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants, torn into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Layer the torn croissant pieces evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until frothy.
- Pour the custard mixture over croissants, pressing gently to soak.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; enjoy with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg