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Vanilla Bean Croissant Bread Pudding

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Author: Traci Crossland
Buttery, perfectly sweet, and SO DELICIOUS! This Vanilla Bean Croissant Bread Pudding is a delicious combination of classic flavors to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

  • 1⅛ cups whole milk room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1½ Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 7 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 vanilla bean 4 inches, scraped
  • 10-12 small croissant cut in half
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Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350℉.
  • Spray an 8 inch x 11 inch casserole with cooking spray.
  • Fill with croissant pieces. Set aside.
  • Combine milk, cream, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, and the seeds from the vanilla pod in a large bowl.
  • Whisk until sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour over croissant.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set. (The internal temperature should read at least 170℉, if you are using a thermometer.)

Notes

  • Room temperature is about 70℉.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate cooking temperatures.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 653IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.