Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding

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This recipe serves 8

Hands-On Time 0h10m

Total Time 0h50m

Ingredients

• unsalted butter for the baking dish, at room temperature
• 6 large egg yolks
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

• 1Heat oven to 375° F. Butter an 8-inch square or other shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• 2In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Add the croissants and chocolate and mix to combine.
• 3Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

• By Kate Merker, January 2009

Nutritional Information Servings Per Recipe 8

• Amount Per Serving

• Calories 587
• Fat 34g
• Sat Fat 19g
• Cholesterol 242mg
• Carbohydrate 64g
• Calories From Fat 52%
• Sodium 588mg
• Protein 10g
• Fiber 2g
• Sugar 2g

Quick Tip

Make-ahead: Cut the croissants and chop the chocolate, then store them at room temperature in separate resealable plastic bags for up to 1 day.