Description

Rich, buttery croissants baked with melted chocolate and creamy vanilla custard — this Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding is a luxurious twist on a classic dessert that’s decadent, gooey, and perfect for brunch or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

6 large buttery croissants, preferably day-old
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar)
½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional topping)
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
For Serving: powdered sugar (for dusting), fresh berries or whipped cream

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Instructions

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Slice croissants in half horizontally and layer half in the dish, cut side up.
Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the first croissant layer. Add remaining croissants on top, followed by the rest of the chocolate. (Tip: Use chopped dark chocolate for a deeper, richer flavor.)
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour the custard evenly over the croissants, pressing gently so they absorb the liquid. Let sit for 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight for even more flavor.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until puffed and golden brown but still soft and custardy in the center. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries. Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Notes

This bread pudding reheats beautifully — just warm in the oven at 325°F for 10–15 minutes. Perfect for using up leftover croissants or holiday brunch spreads!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 420
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 155mg