Croissant Pudding

Ingredients

Instructions

  • butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 lb. plain croissants (about 4,torn into large pieces
  • 3 tbls. sliced almonds
  • ice cream or whipping cream
Preheat oven to 300. Lightly butter a small oval (or other shallow 1 1/2 - 2 quart) baking dish; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, almond extract and salt until combined. Add croissants; toss to coat. Let set, turning occasionally, until croissants have absorbed some of the liquid, about 10 minutes. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; smooth top with a spatula. Sprinkle with almonds.

Bake until pudding has puffed up and a toothpick insered in center comes out clean, 40 - 50 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.