Croissant Bread Pudding

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing Bake: 50 min.
Yield 12 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Classic bread pudding is given a boost with the addition of buttery croissants, spiced apple butter and a brown sugar streusel topping. This decadent croissant bread pudding works for brunch, dessert or an anytime treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 6 croissants, split
  • CUSTARD:
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • STREUSEL:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter

Directions

  1. Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Combine apple butter and raisins. Spread over croissant bottoms; replace tops. Cut each croissant into 3 pieces; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over croissants; let stand for 30 minutes or until bread is softened.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
  5. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 433 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

This is one of my mother's best recipes! I'm sure your family will be delighted with it too. Serve it as a dessert or a very special breakfast treat. —Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska
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