Croissant Bread Pudding is a luxurious dessert using croissants as the main ingredient. The flaky and buttery texture of the croissant absorbs the custard, resulting in a dessert that is melted, legit, and aromatic in every bite.
This time we will discuss a creative dessert made from croissants. You can make this dessert at home. The main ingredients are croissants, eggs, heavy cream, milk, and others. To make this dessert requires 15 minutes of preparation time, while the cooking time is 45 minutes. You also can get the ingredients to make this dessert at the supermarket. Serve this when celebrating a special day because it looks luxurious and delicious tastes.
What is Croissant Bread Pudding?
This classic dessert comes from Europe. To make this dessert, usually by soaking white bread or croissants in a mixture of eggs and milk (custard). After that, bake until half solid but still soft.
The main ingredients for making this dessert are croissants, eggs, milk, sugar, and others. The important steps to make this dessert are arranging the croissants in a baking pan, making custard, pouring custard over the croissants in the pan, baking, and serving.
Tips for Making This Dessert
Here are some tips to make this dessert texture soft and delicious taste.
Use Dry Croissants
A dry texture is easier to absorb the custard without becoming too soft.
Make Sure the Custard is Mixed
To make the custard, use a whisk or mixer to make sure there are no lumps. Also add aromatic ingredients to make it fragrant.
Let it Sit Before Baking
After pouring the custard over the croissants, let it sit for 15-30 minutes to absorb. This process is important so that it is not too dry on the inside and the final result is soft.
Filling Variations
Add ingredients for toppings such as chocolate, nuts, or berries to give a variety of flavors.
Bake at the Right Temperature
Do not overheat so that the custard does not cook too quickly and harden on the outside before the inside is perfectly cooked. Then, check by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or slightly wet, it means it is cooked.
Use Full-Fat Heavy Cream or Milk
Using high-quality heavy cream or milk will give the custard a smoother texture and produce a creamy flavor.
Maintain Moisture and Baking Time
If the top begins to brown, cover with aluminum foil halfway through the baking time to ensure the inside remains moist.
Serve in Small Portions
For a more beautiful and practical presentation, it is best to serve in small portions. Also you can add toppings to enhance the appearance.
The Texture of This Dessert
Here are the textures of this dessert that make it so appetizing.
Soft and Moist Inside
The inside is very soft because there is a layer of custard. This soaking process allows the croissant to absorb all the liquid, creating a texture similar to pudding that melts in the mouth. The absorbed custard gives a rich creamy taste, but still feels light. Additionally, this combination creates a chewy and delicious sensation.
Crispy Outside
The outside that goes through the baking process becomes slightly crispy. This gives an interesting textural contrast with the soft inside.
Richer Textural Dimension
Adding additional ingredients such as chocolate, roasted nuts, or berries will give a more diverse texture.
Other Variants of This Dessert
Here are some other variants of this dessert that can give a different culinary experience.
Chocolate
You can add chocolate chips or pieces of chocolate bars to the dough. The chocolate will melt during the baking process. This will give a rich sweet taste that blends with the custard.
Apple Cinnamon
For a touch of autumn, you can add sweet apple pieces and cinnamon. Combining apples with a little sugar will give a chewy texture and natural sweetness. While cinnamon gives a warm aroma.
Orange and Almond
You can add a little lime or grape fruit juice to give a fresh and sour taste. Mix in almond slices to give a crunchy and savory element to balance the sweetness of the custard.
The Specialties of This Dessert
Here are some of the specialties of this dessert that make it worthy of being a favorite.
Rich and Luxurious Taste
The mixture of custard and vanilla blends perfectly with the taste of butter in this dessert. The result is a dessert with a balanced savory-sweet taste. Fragrant and classy like a dish in a restaurant or cake shop.
Flexible
You can make this dessert according to your taste by adding other toppings such as fresh fruit, chocolate, caramel sauce, honey, nuts, and others.
Unique Creation
Using dry croissants will be more delicious. Additionally, this is a smart way to process left over bread into a special dessert.
What are you waiting for? Let’s make this luxurious dessert!
Ingredients of Croissant Bread Pudding
- 6 Small croissants: The main ingredient in this dessert because of its crispy layer texture. When baking with custard, it will absorb the liquid and create a soft texture inside but the outside remains slightly crispy and layered. Using a small size will make it easier to absorb the custard.
- 1 Egg: As a binding ingredients in custard. Gives moisture to the custard and makes it creamier.
- 1 cup Heavy cream: Gives a rich and soft texture to the custard. This cream adds depth to the flavor and gives a luxurious and soft creamy sensation. It also helps produce a texture that is not too dry.
- 1 cup Milk: To soften the custard and give softness without making it too thick. The combination of milk and heavy cream gives the perfect balance.
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder: A spice that is perfect for adding warmth and aroma to this dessert. Cinnamon also gives a distinctive touch of flavor.
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence: Adds aroma and natural sweetness that gives depth to the custard.
- ¼ cup Sugar: Gives a sweet taste to the dessert. Sugar also helps the caramelization process during the baking process, creating a slightly crispy outside. The right use of sugar will produce the right balance of flavors.
- ¼ cup Raspberry jam: Gives a fresh and slightly sour fruit flavor. It will also balance the sweet and creamy flavor of the custard. In addition, it also gives an additional fresh flavor.
Garnish
- Fresh Raspberry: As a decoration to give a fresh and sour element that contrasts with the sweet and creamy texture. Adds a brighter and more attractive appearance.
- Roasted sliced almond: Gives a crunchy texture that complements the soft pudding. Almonds also add a savory taste and a little nutty flavor that balances the sweetness of the dessert. Roasted almonds give a fragrant aroma and add to the beautiful appearance of the dessert.
How to Make Croissant Bread Pudding
First, preheat oven to 180 c.
After that, tear the croissants into small pieces and place it into the baking pan and set aside.
Then, in a mixing bowl, mix egg, heavy cream, milk, cinnamon powder, vanilla essence and sugar until well combined.
Next, pour it over the croissant and bake for 30 minutes.
Lastly, after the croissants bread pudding is baked, garnish it with raspberry jam, fresh raspberry and almond.
Enjoy your dessert!
Nutrient Content
Here is a general overview of the nutritional content of this dessert.
Carbohydrates
The main source of carbohydrates comes from the croissant which is made from flour and butter. Sugar also contributes additional carbohydrates.
Protein
The protein content comes from the eggs and milk in the custard.
Fiber
If you add fruit or nuts, the fiber content can be higher. Usually the fiber comes from berries.
Serving Recommendations
Here are some choices that are suitable for you to eat with this dessert.
Black coffee
Suitable as a side drink because its bitter taste can balance the sweet and creamy taste of the dessert.
Chocolate
You can add melted chocolate or chocolate pieces to give a richer texture and taste. Dark chocolate or white chocolate also can be a complement that adds a dimension of taste to the dessert.
Cheese
If you like a combination of sweet and savory, mascarpone cheese or cream cheese can be a delicious side dish. Additionally, this cheese will add a creamy and slightly salty taste.
Croissant Bread Pudding has a luxurious taste and appearance. Serving it is suitable when gathering with family, formal events, or even a dessert menu idea at a cafe or home business.
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Croissant Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 6 Small Croissant
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Raspberry jam
- Fresh raspberry for garnish
- Roasted sliced almond for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 c.
- Tear the croissants into small pieces and place it into the baking pan and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mix egg, heavy cream, milk, cinnamon powder, vanilla essence and sugar until well combined.
- Pour it over the croissant and bake for 30 minutes.
- After the croissants bread pudding is baked, garnish it with raspberry jam, fresh raspberry and almond. Enjoy!
