Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Ingredients

Unsalted butter for the baking dish
6 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao), cut into chunks

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg.  Add the croissants and chocolate and mix to combine.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a buttered, 8-inch square baking dish and bake in a 375 F oven until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 30-40 minutes (mine took 50). 
  3. Serve warm or room temperature.

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