Croissant Bread Pudding with Chocolate Sauce
A rich and comforting croissant bread pudding with a soft custard center, golden edges, and a drizzle of smooth chocolate sauce topped with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Large croissants 6 preferably day-old
- Large eggs 4
- Whole milk 300 ml
- Heavy cream 150 ml
- Granulated sugar 100 g
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- Dark chocolate 100 g
- Fresh strawberries chopped 100 g
- Butter or neutral oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Tear croissants into bite-sized pieces and place in the dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour custard over croissants and press gently to soak.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes to absorb.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Melt dark chocolate gently until smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate over warm pudding.
- Top with chopped strawberries and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for best texture.
- Add chocolate chips inside for extra richness.
- Try other fruits like bananas or berries.
- Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently and add fresh chocolate sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
