This dessert is a big hit at parties in the Hollywood Hills, especially in the cooler months. It’s probably one of my most deceptive desserts—everyone thinks it's complex to prepare, but it's one of the simplest desserts in my repertoire. When the bread pudding is firm to the touch, you know it's done.
Ask your baker for marked-down croissants at the end of the day.
Recipe information
Total Time
32 minutes
Yield
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter the bottom of a 9x5x3-inch baking dish with your hands.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk whole eggs and yolks, cream, and milk with the 1/2 cup brown sugar and vanilla extract.
Step 3
Tear up croissants and mix with egg mixture until well combined.
Step 4
Spoon half of the egg croissant mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle with dark and white chocolate chips, top with more egg croissant mixture, and finish with remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
Step 5
Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Step 6
Remove from oven. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or whipped cream.
Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.
Recipe notes
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