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Baileys croissant bread and butter pudding

You can use stale croissants and brioche too to make bread and butter pudding. This Baileys croissant bread and butter pudding is so yummy, you can serve it on special and festive days either for breakfast or as a pudding after a nice meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small or 3 large stale croissants
  • 200 ml milk
  • 150 ml double cream
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 Tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp Baileys
  • butter for greasing and spreading
  • Extras: chocolate bits or dried cherries/cranberries/ sultanas optional

Method
 

  1. Put the milk, cream and cinnamon in a pan and heat gently until just comes to the boil.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, caster sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Pour the warm milk gradually over the egg mixture, while stirring constantly. When you get a smooth, thick cream add the Baileys and set aside.
  4. Grease a baking dish with butter.
  5. Cut the croissants into long 3cm thick slices, then spread some butter on them.
  6. Arrange the croissants in the baking dish, letting them overlap each other.
  7. Scatter the chocolate bits or dried fruits on top, tucking them between the slices (if used). Pour the custard over the croissants.
  8. Let it rest for 15 mins, while you preheat the oven to 180°C.
  9. You can sprinkle some sugar over the croissants, if you want a crunchy, caramelised crust, then bake for 35-40 mins in the middle of the oven.
  10. Whet the top is golden and the custard has just set (it should wobble a little), then its’ ready to serve.