SWEET ORANGE CROISSANT PUDDING

Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding image

Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade with any jam or jelly that suits your taste.-Mary L. Gabriel, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 croissants, split
1 cup orange marmalade, divided
3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Spread croissant bottoms with 3 tablespoons marmalade; replace tops. Cut each croissant into 5 slices; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Whisk together the next 4 ingredients, orange zest if desired, and extract. Pour over croissants. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Place dish in a larger baking dish. Fill larger dish with 1 in. boiling water., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Remove pan from water bath; cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Brush remaining marmalade over top. Cut and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.