Name: Almond Bread Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 6 croissants -; 8 eggs -; 3 cups milk -; 2 cups sugar -; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -; 1 teaspoon almond extract -; 1/4 cup almond paste, cut into small cubes -; 1/2 cup chopped almonds -; STRAWBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE: -; 2 cups sugar -; 2 cups heavy whipping cream -; 1/2 cup frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed -

Ingredients for - Almond Bread Pudding

1. 6 croissants

2. 8 eggs

3. 3 cups milk

4. 2 cups sugar

5. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

6. 1 teaspoon almond extract

7. 1/4 cup almond paste, cut into small cubes

8. 1/2 cup chopped almonds

9. STRAWBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE:

10. 2 cups sugar

11. 2 cups heavy whipping cream

12. 1/2 cup frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

How to cook deliciously - Almond Bread Pudding

1 . Stage

Cut croissants into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and extracts. Pour over croissants; let stand for 10 minutes. Dot with almond paste; sprinkle with almonds (dish will be full).

2 . Stage

Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until sugar has melted and turned a deep amber color, about 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Add 1 cup cream (mixture will bubble). Stir in remaining cream; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until caramelized sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in strawberries. Serve with bread pudding.