Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade with any jam or jelly that suits your taste.Mary L. Gabriel, Las Vegas, Nevada Ingredients:
4 croissants, split |
1 cup orange marmalade, divided |
3 eggs |
1-1/4 cups milk |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel, optional |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
Directions:
1. Spread croissant bottoms with 3 tablespoons marmalade; replace tops. Cut each croissant into five slices; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, orange peel if desired and extract; pour over croissants. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Place dish in a larger baking dish. Fill larger dish with 1 in. of boiling water.
4. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
5. Remove pan from water bath; cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Brush remaining marmalade over the top. Cut and serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.
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