The Ultimate Croissant Bread Pudding! This recipe takes bread pudding to a whole new level—it’s hands down the best I’ve ever made! The buttery, flaky croissants create a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s pure perfection. Drizzled with rich caramel buttermilk syrup, this dessert is irresistibly indulgent and absolutely unforgettable!
INGREDIENTS
For the Bread Pudding:
- 10 large croissant rolls, cut into 1-inch pieces (Sam’s Club Bakery works great!)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Brown Sugar Buttermilk Syrup:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the Bread Pudding
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the croissant pieces evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the croissants, ensuring they’re fully soaked.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Step 2: Bake the Bread Pudding
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the foil and bake the bread pudding uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
Step 3: Make the Brown Sugar Buttermilk Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and buttermilk. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue cooking for 2 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
Step 4: Serve
- Drizzle the warm syrup generously over the bread pudding before serving.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 474kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 108mg
- Sodium: 297mg
- Potassium: 174mg
- Sugar: 43g
- Vitamin A: 986IU
- Calcium: 107mg
- Iron: 1mg
Enjoy this decadent, buttery dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion!
