Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding

Cranberries and croissants combine in this new style holiday bread pudding.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 6  eggs, lightly beaten
• 2  cups milk
• 2  cups  cream, 10%
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons  grated  orange rind
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 6  large  croissants (5 x 3 inch)
• 1  cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Directions

1. In large bowl, mix eggs, milk, cream, sugar, orange rind and vanilla; set aside.
2. Cut croissants into 1 1/4 inch cubes; evenly scatter half in greased 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish. Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over top; scatter with remaining cubes. Gently pour milk mixture over top; let stand for 15 minutes, pressing occasionally. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.).
3. Bake in 350°F oven for 50 minutes or until puffy and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
4. Canadian Living Holiday Best.