Croissant Pudding with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These custards puff up slightly while baking, creating beautiful, golden crowns. Kahlua brings a mild coffee flavor to the heavenly chocolate sauce.—Cheryl Tucker, Houston, Texas

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Croissant Pudding with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce

Yield: 9 servings
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 40 min

Ingredients

  • 6 croissants, torn into pieces
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • sauce:
    • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
    • Dash salt
    • 3 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur)

Directions

  1. Divide croissant pieces among nine greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place on baking sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, eggs, cream, sugar, half-and-half, vanilla and salt. Pour over croissant pieces; let stand for 15 minutes or until croissants are softened. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over medium-low heat. Add the sugar, milk and salt; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Kahlua. Serve with warm pudding.
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