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Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Elevate your breakfast game with this decadent Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding. Flaky chocolate croissants are soaked in a rich custard and baked to golden perfection. This recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and is sure to impress your guests.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40-45 minutes
Servings
6-8
Ingredients
  • 6 Chocolate Croissants
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
  • As Needed Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

Prepare the Croissants

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut the chocolate croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Make the Custard

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth. Make sure there are no lumps of cocoa powder.

Assemble the Bread Pudding

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces in the baking dish. Gently press down on the croissants to ensure they are soaked in the custard. Sprinkle chocolate chips (if using) evenly over the top.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and golden brown on top. A knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean (a little bit of melted chocolate is okay).

Cool and Serve

Let the bread pudding cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!

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FAQ

  • Can I use day-old croissants?

    Yes, day-old croissants work perfectly for bread pudding! They will soak up the custard even better.
  • Can I add other types of chocolate?

    Absolutely! You can add chopped dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even chunks of a chocolate bar to the bread pudding for extra flavor.
  • Can I make this vegan?

    You can try using vegan croissants and a plant-based milk and cream alternative. Use a flax egg or commercial egg replacer to substitute the eggs. The baking time may vary slightly.