Croissant & Chocolate Bread Pudding

By tjm01

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 6 croissants, cut into 1" pieces (about 1 lb)
• 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks
• Unsalted butter for the baking dish, at room temperature

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8" square or other shallow 2-quart baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt & nutmeg. Add the croissants and chocolate and mix to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.