CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON ICE CREAM SAUCE

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Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello on the Food Network. The recipe says it serves 6, I think it really serves many more--probably double! This is a wonderful bread pudding that is delicious as well as easy to make. It is sure to impress friends and family!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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
3 cups vanilla ice cream
2 ounces Bourbon

Steps:

  • Bread Pudding:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 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 35 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce:.
  • Place ice cream in refrigerator the day before the party.
  • When time to serve the bread pudding, stir in bourbon and serve with bread pudding or another dessert like vanilla or chocolate cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.5, Fat 88.1, SaturatedFat 52, Cholesterol 460.8, Sodium 1005.5, Carbohydrate 115.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 69.1, Protein 19.7

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