CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING ( INA GARTEN )

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I saw Ina Garten prepare this on the "Barefoot Contessa" show on Food Network. It is EXCELLENT, but very rich, great for entertaining.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 extra-large eggs
8 extra-large egg yolks
5 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups sugar (you can use splenda in place of the sugar in this recipe with no additional changes)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
6 stale plain croissants, sliced open
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup dried apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together egg, half and half, sugar, vanilla.
  • Set aside.
  • Place bottom half of croissants in single layer in baking dish, add dried fruit, then place tops on.
  • Pour custard mixture over and push down so the croissants absorb the custard.
  • Let sit 10 minutes, then press again.
  • Place in water bath, cover with foil but poke holes so steam can escape.
  • Bake 45 minutes covered, then uncover and bake an additional 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.6, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 308.6, Sodium 222.9, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 47.5, Protein 12.3

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