BLUEBERRY CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

Blueberry Croissant Bread Pudding image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 extra large croissants
1/2 cup Smucker's® Orchard's Finest® Northwoods Blueberry Preserves
3 large eggs
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
3/4 cup water
2 tbsps. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Steps:

HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 9-inch square baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
CUT croissants in half lengthwise. Spread each half with about 1 tablespoon preserves. Replace tops. Cut into small strips. Place in prepared baking dish. Using small spoonfuls, dab remaining preserves on top.
WHISK eggs. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk, water, butter, vanilla and cinnamon until blended. Pour over cut-up croissants. Press larger pieces down into the liquid. Let set 5 minutes.
BAKE 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. May be served sprinkled with powdered sugar or with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.