Vanilla Bean Croissant Bread Pudding

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Vanilla Bean Croissant Bread Pudding

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.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Servings: slices

Calories: 271kcal

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

Instructions

Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
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℉/77℃, if you are using a thermometer.)

Notes

Room temperature is about 70℉/21℃.
Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate cooking temperatures.

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