Croissant Pudding

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• butter, for baking dish
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 lb plain croissant, torn into large pieces (about 4)
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300°. lightly butter a small oval or other shallow 1 1/2-2 quart baking dish; set aside.
• 2 in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and salt until combined.
• 3 add croissants; toss to coat. let sit, turning occasionally, until they have absorbed some of the liquid, about 10 minutes.
• 4 pour mixture into prepared baking dish; smooth top with a spatula. scatter with almonds.
• 5 bake until pudding has puffed up and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. cool at least 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream, if desired.