CROISSANT PUDDING WITH CHOCOLATE KAHLUA SAUCE

Croissant Pudding with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce image

These custards puff up slightly while baking, creating beautiful, golden crowns. Kahlua brings a mild coffee flavor to the heavenly chocolate sauce.-Cheryl Tucker, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 croissants, torn into pieces
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
3 cups heavy whipping cream
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
SAUCE:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Dash salt
3 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur)

Steps:

Divide croissant pieces among nine greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place on baking sheets. , In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, eggs, cream, sugar, half-and-half, vanilla and salt. Pour over croissant pieces; let stand for 15 minutes or until croissants are softened. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over medium-low heat. Add the sugar, milk and salt; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Kahlua. Serve with warm pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894 calories, Fat 51g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 303mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.