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Double Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Double Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

5 from 1 vote
Author Becky adapted from The Food Network Magazine

Ingredients
 

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, plus more for the dish)
  • 8 large croissants (sliced 1 inch thick (about 12 cups))
  • 3 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate (cut into ¾ inch pieces)

For the Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped

Instructions
 

  • Make the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees and butter a shallow 2 quart baking dish. Toss the croissants with the melted butter on a baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, milk, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Arrange about half of the croissants in the prepared baking dish. Top with about two-thirds of the milk chocolate, then add the remaining croissants. Pour the egg mixture over the croissants. Let sit while the moisture absorbs, at least 15 minutes. As it soaks press the bread into the mixture to help it absorb.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, top with the remaining milk chocolate and bake until the bread pudding is puffed, golden brown and set, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let sit 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the heavy cream, butter, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bittersweet chocolate and whisk until smooth. Serve the bread pudding with the chocolate sauce.

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.