Mixed Berry Croissant Bread Pudding Recipes

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat melted butter, 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon on medium speed for 2 minutes. If you don't have an electric or stand mixer, no worries because you can use a whisk to mix everything.
• Add in the eggs and beat until fully incorporated. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the heavy cream and vanilla and beat until fully combined, about 2 minutes.
• Use your hands to tear the croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer into the prepared pan.
• Pour the egg mixture over the croissants. Gently push the croissant pieces down to ensure even coverage with the egg mixture. Cover with foil and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soak.
• In a small bowl, mix together the 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. After the bread pudding as rested for 15 minutes, sprinkle this mixture over the top. Cover again with the foil.
• Leave the bread pudding covered with the foil and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top. The bread pudding is done when the custard is set, but still soft.
• Allow to cool. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.

CRANBERRY CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix eggs, milk, cream, sugar, orange rind and vanilla; set aside.
• Cut croissants into 1 1/4 inch cubes; evenly scatter half in greased 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish. Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over top; scatter with remaining cubes. Gently pour milk mixture over top; let stand for 15 minutes, pressing occasionally. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.).
• Bake in 350°F oven for 50 minutes or until puffy and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
• Canadian Living Holiday Best.

BLUEBERRY CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out croissant cubes on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until croissant cubes are very dry, 30 to 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and cool cubes slightly.
• Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish, add dried croissants, and evenly distribute the blueberries among the croissant cubes.
• Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, butter, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt; whisk until well blended. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, and push croissant cubes down with the palm of your hand or a large spatula to fully submerge. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the bread to absorb all of the custard.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the top is puffed and golden and the custard is set in the center, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove the bread pudding to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes.