Photo: Croissant Bread Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 extra-large whole eggs
- 8 extra-large egg yolks
- 5 cups half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 6 croissants, preferably stale
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Set the custard mixture aside. Slice the croissants in half horizontally. In a 10 x 15 x 2 1/2-inch oval baking dish, distribute the bottoms of the sliced croissants, then add the raisins, then the tops of the croissants (brown side up), being sure the raisins are between the layers of croissants or they will burn while baking. Pour the custard over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently.
Place the pan in a larger one filled with an inch of hot water. Cover the larger pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn't touch the pudding. Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 40 to 45 more minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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By shopperatheart
on February 24, 2013
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EVEN BETTER AS A LEFTOVER - 2ND TIME AROUND!!!
This recipe is very easy, can't miss on the end result. FREEZE left over: made for 2; sliced in sections for 2 servings, wraped in plastic wrap, then foil,and placed in plastic container to freeze.
REHEAT as needed: thaw wrapped slices in the bottom of the frig. Use as an BAKING dish,(I used a small bread loaf pan coated with a thin layer of butter, coated with a thin layer of sugar (this will give you a beautiful crust. Heat until the croissant puffs up again. Cool in baking dish, sprinkle with a light coating of powered sugar and serve. WOW!!
By scrapperauntie
Portsmouth, VA
on January 22, 2013
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The absolute best bread pudding and I had never made bread pudding before I tried Ina's recipe. My coworkers rant and rave when I make it....Thanks Ina!!!!
By gmesf_508477
Indianapolis, IN
on December 10, 2012
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I have been making this bread pudding ever since Ina first made it on her show. It is THE BEST bread pudding I have ever made. My niece always wants this for her birthday instead of cake. She likes it with a drizzle of raspberry sauce. If you have not tried it... PLEASE DO, you won't be dissipointed!
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