Black and White Croissant Bread Pudding

A decadent bread pudding made with day-old croissants, layered with both dark and white chocolate chips, then baked in a rich custard of eggs, cream, and vanilla. This elegant dessert combines the buttery flakiness of croissants with the indulgence of two types of chocolate.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 whole croissants
  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 5 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crème fraîche

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter the bottom of a 9x5x3-inch baking dish with your hands.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a large bowl, whisk whole eggs and yolks, cream, and milk with the 1/2 cup brown sugar and vanilla extract.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Tear up croissants and mix with egg mixture until well combined.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Spoon half of the egg croissant mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle with dark and white chocolate chips, top with more egg croissant mixture, and finish with remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

    20 min

  6. 6.

    Remove from oven. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or whipped cream.

    5 min