Best Chocolate Chunk Croissant Bread Pudding Recipes

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CROISSANT AND CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING



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This rich, decadent dessert couldn't be easier: Just combine all the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes. Get the recipe for Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Provided by Kate Merker

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter for the baking dish
6 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-inch square or other shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Add the croissants and chocolate and mix to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 242 mg, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 588 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 31 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON ICE CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
12 croissants
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped small
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine butter and sugar process until well blended. Add cinnamon, and vanilla, and pulse to combine.
  • While the processor is running crack 5 eggs into the mixture. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides. Add the heavy cream and pulse to combine.
  • Lightly butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Break up the croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer in the pan. Scatter the raisins and shaved bittersweet chocolate over the top, and gently mix to incorporate. Pour the egg mixture over the croissants; soak for 8 to 10 minutes. You will need to push croissants pieces down during this time to ensure even coverage by egg mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35minutes. Remove foil and bake for additional 10 minutes to brown the top. The croissant bread pudding is done when the custard is set, but still soft. Allow to cool. Serve with the Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce.

CHOCOLATE CHUNK BREAD PUDDING



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A custardy bread pudding has a touch of spice and vanilla with gooey pockets of chocolate.

Provided by Food Network

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for buttering the baking dish
4 large egg yolks plus 3 large whole eggs
2/3 cup sugar
4 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch fine salt
One 1-pound loaf sliced white bread, cut into 1-inch pieces and left out overnight to dry out
1 cup chocolate chunks
[For Serving:] Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside. Whisk the yolks, whole eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Bring the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisking constantly, slowly pour the milk mixture into the egg mixture.
  • Toss the bread and chocolate together in a large bowl and then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread. Stir the bread a few times so the custard settles evenly in the pan and set aside for 10 minutes. Scatter the butter pieces over the bread, cover tightly with foil and put the dish inside a larger baking dish or roasting pan. Pour enough hot tap water into the larger dish to reach halfway up the side of the bread pudding dish. Bake until just set, but still wiggly, about 50 minutes.
  • Uncover and cool completely. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chocolate shavings if using.
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CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Using croissants as the bread in bread pudding is even better than you might imagine: The chocolate custard seeps right in between the layers of flaky pastry. And croissants are almost all crust, always the best part of the bread pudding. The dessert is chocolatey, buttery, creamy and flaky all at once. I started doing this when I worked at a country house hotel in England, Stapleford Park Hotel, where we always had leftover baked croissants from breakfast. Cooking with stale bread or croissants is a handy and sensible quick-trick; I love to use it up instead of throw it away. Bread or croissants that are a couple of days old is more firm and absorbent than fresh, so it's always the choice for bread puddings that are moist without falling apart completely. The croissant-cream mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to one day in advance. If so, add five to 10 minutes to the baking time.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 6 croissants, preferably 1 or 2 days old
2 cups half-and- half
2 cups heavy cream
Pinch salt
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the croissants into 1-inch cubes. You should have about 3 1/2 cups. Place the cubes in an ovenproof baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, heat the half-and-half, cream, and salt over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat. Add the chocolate and whisk until melted.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together. Whisking constantly, gradually add the hot chocolate-cream mixture. Strain the mixture over the croissant pieces and toss lightly. Let sit while the mixture is absorbed, at least 15 minutes. As it soaks, fold the mixture a few times to ensure even soaking.
  • When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a roasting pan that's 2 inches deep and larger than the baking dish with paper towels. Fill the pan with very hot water and place the dish of bread pudding inside. Bake until set, about 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on each serving.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT PUDDING



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This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 day-old croissants, split
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
5 large eggs
12 large egg yolks
5 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange croissant bottoms in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; replace croissant tops., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and, if desired, coffee liqueur; pour over croissants. Let stand until croissants are softened, 15 minutes., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes longer. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 265mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate work, too. Garnish with your favorite nuts. -Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 croissants, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
8 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place croissants in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chocolate chunks. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until blended. Stir in milk, orange juice and vanilla; pour over top. Let stand about 15 minutes or until bread is softened., Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown; cover loosely with foil during last 10 minutes if top browns too quickly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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I didn't start off as a big fan of bread puddings, but one time I found myself with a large surplus of croissants and decided to get fancy with them. This dark chocolate croissant bread pudding became special to me the minute I tasted it. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
4 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently stir in croissants; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until puffed and golden, and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Okay, if you don't make a single other dessert from this book, make this bread pudding. It is DECADENT and FABULOUS. I made it one day and put it on my Instagram story and I don't think I've ever gotten so many DMs asking for a recipe (but I waited until now to share it!). This is my nod to Meryl Streep making chocolate croissants for Steve Martin in It's Complicated, the inspiration for this entire book.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
6 large eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 chocolate croissants, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, sugar, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Add the croissant pieces and chocolate chunks and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Press the mixture down into the pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight to allow the liquid to be absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve hot with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

CHOCOLATE CHUNK CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Individual dishes that are great for "company" - originally made in Strings Restaurant in Denver Colorado!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 miniature croissants (or 3 1/2 cups French bread, cubed)
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise in half
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped into chunks
2 cups French vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Cut croissants into 1/2" cubes (3 1/2 cups)& spread in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10".
  • Bake 10 minutes, stir& bake 8-10 minutes longer, or until golden and toasted.
  • Mix egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat whipping cream& half-and-half in a 2 qt.
  • saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vanilla beans.
  • Beat hot cream into egg yolk mixture with wire whisk.
  • Strain custard through a sieve to remove vanilla beans.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Divide croissant cubes and chocolate chunks among 6 ungreased 6 oz.
  • ramekins or custard cups.
  • Pour custard over croissant cubes.
  • Place ramekins in 13x9" baking pan, on oven rack.
  • Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2" of tops of cups.
  • Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chocolate croissants, very coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put chocolate croissant chunks in an 8-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs. Pour mixture over croissants. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the dish
8 croissants, sliced 1 inch thick (about 12 cups)
3 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
6 ounces milk chocolate, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
For the sauce:
cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Toss the croissants with the melted butter on a baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Arrange about half of the croissants in the prepared baking dish. Top with about two-thirds of the milk chocolate, then add the remaining croissants. Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, pressing gently so the croissants are submerged.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, top with the remaining milk chocolate and bake until the bread pudding is puffed, golden brown and set, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let sit 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the heavy cream, butter, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bittersweet chocolate and whisk until smooth. Serve the bread pudding with the chocolate sauce.

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 croissants, shredded by hand
1 cup chocolate chips
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl add the croissants and chocolate chips. Mix well with your hands. In a separate medium bowl, add the cream, sugar, cinnamon and eggs. Whisk the mixture until incorporated and a nice light yellow color is achieved. Slowly pour 1/4 of the cream mixture into the bowl with the croissants. Mix with wooden spoon. Repeat, slowly adding the cream mixture, until all the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Transfer the bread mixture to casserole dish. Make sure the mixture is evenly spread throughout the dish. Bake for about 20 minutes. Check on the pudding, and make sure there is no burning. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and rotate the pudding 180 degrees. Continue to bake for 10 more minutes. Once the pudding is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



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I found a simple recipe for the same ol' same ol' bread pudding and decided to add a delicious twist. The first time I made this, I almost ate the entire pan by myself- so be careful! NOT for dieters!

Provided by Melanie2590

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large croissants, torn into small bite-sized pieces
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar or 1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup chocolate chips (i used milk chocolate)

Steps:

  • Place torn croissants in an 8"x8" or 9"x9" pan or casserole. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissants.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over croissants and chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 209.7, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.1, Protein 5.3

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