Description
Luxurious Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding brings classic French comfort to your dessert table, blending rich custard with pillowy brioche. Creamy layers of sweet indulgence will transport you to a Parisian kitchen, offering a simple yet elegant finale to any memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants, sliced
- 4 eggs
- 5 egg yolks
- 500 milliliters (16.9 fluid ounces) full-fat milk
- 500 milliliters (16.9 fluid ounces) double cream
Flavoring and Sweeteners:
- 1 vanilla pod
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) caster sugar
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) sultanas
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) whisky
Additional Ingredients:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) whisky
- Icing sugar (for serving)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Infuse sultanas in whisky, allowing them to absorb the rich, aromatic liquid for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully slice croissants and generously spread with butter, creating a luxurious base layer.
- Arrange buttered croissant slices in a baking dish, interspersing with chocolate pieces and whisky-soaked sultanas.
- Gently warm cream, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan until just steaming, releasing their fragrant essence.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and pale, creating a silky custard foundation.
- Gradually stream the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Incorporate whisky into the custard, blending thoroughly to distribute the spirited undertones.
- Pour the custard evenly over the layered croissants, ensuring complete coverage and allowing 10 minutes for absorption.
- Preheat oven to 140°C, creating a gentle cooking environment for the delicate dessert.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the custard sets and the top develops a subtle golden hue.
- Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Optional: Briefly broil to achieve a caramelized, crisp surface.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by a scoop of cold, creamy vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Soak sultanas in whisky ahead of time to enhance their flavor and create a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Choose slightly stale croissants for better absorption of custard, preventing soggy texture and ensuring a delightful crispy edge.
- Consider using dark chocolate chunks for intense bursts of flavor that complement the sweet, buttery croissant base.
- Adjust baking temperature and time if using different pastry types to maintain the perfect custardy consistency and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 882
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 61 g
- Saturated Fat: 37 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg