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Croissant Bread Pudding

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1h 30 min
Yields
8 - 10 servings

Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved.

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ingredients

3
extra-large whole eggs
8
extra-large egg yolks
5
cups half-and-half
1 ½
cups sugar
1 ½
tsp pure vanilla extract
6
croissants, preferably stale
1
cup raisins
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directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Set the custard mixture aside. Slice the croissants in half horizontally. In a 10 by 15 by 2 1/2-inch oval baking dish, distribute the bottoms of the sliced croissants, then add the raisins, then the tops of the croissants (brown side up), being sure the raisins are between the layers of croissants or they will burn while baking. Pour the custard over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently.

Step 3

Place the pan in a larger one filled with 1-inch of hot water. Cover the larger pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn’t touch the pudding. Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 40 to 45 more minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.;

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