Almond Bread Pudding Recipe

By 1For_Him

Ingredients

• STRAWBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE:
• 6 croissants
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup almond paste, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut croissants into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar and extracts. Pour over croissants; let stand for 10 minutes. Dot with almond paste; sprinkle with almonds (dish will be full).
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until sugar has melted and turned a deep amber color, about 20 minutes.
Add 1 cup cream (mixture will bubble). Stir in remaining cream; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until caramelized sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in strawberries. Serve with bread pudding. Yield: 12-15 servings.