MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE CROISSANT PUDDING

Makeover Chocolate Croissant Pudding image

"My father is French, and I have a lot of family recipes that involve croissants. Any way to make this one healthier?" Our test kitchen transformed one of Sonya's best-loved recipes into a delectable, slimmed-down version without giving up the croissants she loves. -Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 day-old croissants, split
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
8 eggs
5 cups 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Place croissant bottoms in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and replace croissant tops., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; pour over croissants. Let stand for 10 minutes or until croissants are softened., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.