Croissant Bread Pudding

Health score
4%
Croissant Bread Pudding
45 min.
8
905kcal

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Calling all dessert lovers! Get ready to indulge in a decadent and surprisingly easy treat: Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. This isn't your grandma's bread pudding; we're elevating it with buttery, flaky croissants and a touch of boozy sophistication. Imagine sinking your spoon into a warm, custardy base studded with plump, bourbon-soaked raisins, all nestled beneath a golden-brown crust of croissant tops.

This recipe is perfect for using up those day-old croissants (if you ever have any leftover!), transforming them into a show-stopping dessert that's sure to impress. The subtle hint of bourbon in both the pudding and the accompanying sauce adds a layer of complexity and warmth that's simply irresistible. Whether you're looking for a comforting dessert on a chilly evening or a memorable finale to a special occasion meal, this Croissant Bread Pudding is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ready in just 45 minutes (plus chilling time), and serving 8, this is a relatively quick and easy way to create something truly special. And with around 905 calories per serving, it's a treat worth savoring! So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to bake up a little piece of heaven. You won't regret it!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup bourbon 
  • servings bourbon sauce 
  • large croissants 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup golden raisins 
  • cups heavy cream 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Slice croissants in half lengthwise; tear bottom halves of croissants into small pieces.
  2. Heat bourbon in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in raisins.
  3. Remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Layer croissant pieces evenly in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle with raisins.
  6. Place croissant tops, crust sides up, over mixture.
  7. Whisk together eggs and sugar.
  8. Whisk in cream, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour mixture over croissant tops; press bread to absorb liquid. Cover; chill 1 hour.
  9. Place dish into a larger pan.
  10. Pour hot water into larger pan, filling half full.
  11. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until set. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 15 more minutes.
  12. Remove from oven, and remove dish from water pan.
  13. Serve warm with Bourbon Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories905kcal
Protein7.1%
Fat55.58%
Carbs37.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.97
Glycemic Load
50.58
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.710869804673%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:904.93kcal
45.25%
Fat:52.95g
81.47%
Saturated Fat:30.92g
193.26%
Carbohydrates:79.98g
26.66%
Net Carbohydrates:77.78g
28.28%
Sugar:52.72g
58.58%
Cholesterol:337.35mg
112.45%
Sodium:422.49mg
18.37%
Alcohol:8.63g
100%
Alcohol %:3.85%
100%
Protein:15.22g
30.44%
Selenium:35.4µg
50.58%
Vitamin A:2142.76IU
42.86%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.33%
Phosphorus:237.95mg
23.8%
Folate:93.58µg
23.4%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.17%
Vitamin B5:1.65mg
16.53%
Vitamin D:2.43µg
16.19%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.77%
Iron:2.63mg
14.64%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.24%
Calcium:118.75mg
11.88%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.81%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.74%
Vitamin B3:1.83mg
9.16%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.03%
Fiber:2.2g
8.81%
Potassium:293.82mg
8.39%
Copper:0.14mg
6.89%
Magnesium:26.81mg
6.7%
Vitamin K:4.57µg
4.36%
Vitamin C:0.88mg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes