Blueberry Croissant Bread Pudding

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This is a luxurious, lavish, buttery, and decadent dessert. The top is crunchy and the inside is light and custard-y. Delicious served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 7 large croissants, cut into large cubes

  • cooking spray

  • 1 cup blueberries

  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ½ stick unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out croissant cubes on top.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until croissant cubes are very dry, 30 to 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and cool cubes slightly.

  3. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish, add dried croissants, and evenly distribute the blueberries among the croissant cubes.

  4. Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, butter, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt; whisk until well blended. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, and push croissant cubes down with the palm of your hand or a large spatula to fully submerge. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the bread to absorb all of the custard.

  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  6. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the top is puffed and golden and the custard is set in the center, 40 to 45 minutes.

  7. Remove the bread pudding to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Step 2 is important. Do not skip it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
23g Fat
35g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 164mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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