Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 10 x 6 by 3-inch deep glass baking dish.

Step 2

Slice each croissant in half lengthwise and spread a generous scoop of Nutella on one side. Sandwich the halves back together and roughly chop into 1-2 inch pieces. Layer croissant/Nutella pieces evenly in prepared glass baking dish.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine large eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently.

Step 4

Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Cut a few small holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until the pudding, is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (there will be Nutella on it).

Step 5

Remove from the oven and cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top!