Croissant Strawberry Pudding

Submitted by CountryLady

"Rich & creamy - kinda tastes like warm French toast with strawberry jam! Standing time hasn't been included."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup strawberry jam
• 4 medium plain croissants, halved (stale is OK)
• 6 egg yolks, large
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup strawberry ice cream topping
• icing sugar, for dusting (confectioner's)

directions

1. Spread jam onto cut side of each croissant piece.
2. Cut each half into 3 pieces& place, jam side up, into a greased 9 x 13 ovenproof casserole dish.
3. Beat next 5 ingredients in a large bowl until well combined; pour over croissants.
4. Place casserole dish into a large roasting pan& let stand for 15 minutes.
5. Carefully pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the casserole dish.
6. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for about 1 hour or until set.
7. Remove from roasting pan& let stand for about 15 minutes to cool slightly.
8. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.

Reviews

[Mysterygirl]

This turned out exactly as described. Rich, creamy with a wonderful strawberry flavor. I took it to a potluck and it was very popular. One person did say they wished it had more strawberry to it so I may add some fresh berries when I make it next summer. However it was soooo good that it has gone instantly into my favorites cookbook. I'll make this again for sure. I didn't have a roaster that a 9x13 would fit in so I took the advice of another zaar chef and set the pan in the bottom of my broiler pan.