Name: Croissant Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 croissants; 3 eggs; 2 cups milk; 0.333 cup brown sugar; 0.5 tbsp cinnamon powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons condensed milk; 0.25 tsp salt

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Croissant Pudding

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces. Spread them on a baking tray and bake at 180°C for 5–6 minutes until lightly crisp.

While the croissants are baking, prepare the custard. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, condensed milk, cinnamon powder, desiccated coconut, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Remove the croissants from the oven and transfer them to a baking dish. Pour the wet mixture evenly over the croissants. Top with berries of your choice and sprinkle desiccated coconut on top.

Let the mixture rest for 10–15 minutes so the croissants can soak up the custard.

Bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes until set.If the top starts browning too quickly while the center is still wet, loosely cover the dish with foil and continue baking.

Drizzle condensed milk on top, garnish with almond flakes, and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Day-Old Croissants for Best Texture 🥐
Use croissants that are 1-2 days old rather than fresh—they absorb the custard mixture better without becoming mushy, creating the ideal balance of creamy and structured pudding.
Custard Infusion Timing ⏱️
Pour the egg-milk mixture over croissant pieces and let sit for 15-20 minutes before baking to allow proper absorption, resulting in a moist, custardy interior instead of dry bread.
Brown Sugar Caramelization Secret 🍯
Mix brown sugar with melted butter and layer it between croissant pieces before adding custard to create a rich caramel base that enhances depth of flavor throughout the pudding.
Water Bath Baking for Creamy Results 🛁
Bake your pudding in a water bath (bain-marie) at 325°F to ensure gentle, even cooking that prevents curdling and creates a silky, custard-like consistency.
Berry Topping Timing 🫐
Add fresh berries immediately after baking while the pudding is still warm so they slightly soften and release their juices, creating a beautiful sauce that mingles with the vanilla custard.