Leftover Croissant Hack: Transform into Delicious Pistachio Bread Pudding!
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A delightful dessert that transforms leftover croissants into a rich and creamy pistachio bread pudding.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 leftover croissants
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the croissant pieces, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Sprinkle the crushed pistachios on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pudding is set and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon to the egg mixture.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg