ALMOND BREAD PUDDING

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I played with a recipe from my mom, and the result has been popular with all of our customers at the Washington House in Sellersville.-Deb Mathie, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 croissants
8 eggs
3 cups milk
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almond paste, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup chopped almonds
STRAWBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE:
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Steps:

Cut croissants into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and extracts. Pour over croissants; let stand for 10 minutes. Dot with almond paste; sprinkle with almonds (dish will be full). , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until sugar has melted and turned a deep amber color, about 20 minutes. , Add 1 cup cream (mixture will bubble). Stir in remaining cream; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until caramelized sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in strawberries. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.