Description
An easy and delightful dessert that transforms stale croissants into a creamy custard treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants, torn into pieces
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Add the torn croissants and gently fold until soaked.
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with toppings like whipped cream, ice cream, or maple syrup. Can be enjoyed cold for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg