Croissant-Chocolate bread pudding

By Lee

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 6 egg yolks
• 2 cups whole milk {or 2% milk}
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 croissants, torn into 1″ pieces
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks {you want about 4 ounces of chocolate}

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8″ x 8″ (or other shallow 2-quart baking dish) with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg until well combined. Add croissant pieces; stir to combine and coat bread. Add in chocolate and stir. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a little more chocolate on top if you want.
Bake for 35 to 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.