Blueberry Pineapple Croissant Pudding or Pie

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Spray 2 quart rectangular oven casserole dish with butter spray.

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   Slice croissants crosswise in half.

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   Place bottom half in dish.

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   Reserve tops.

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   Pour enough half-and-half over croissants in the dish to almost cover them.

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   Spoon about 1 tablespoon blueberry pie filling on each croissant half in the dish.

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   Reserve about 1/4 can of the filling in a small sauce pan.

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   Set aside.

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    With a slotted spoon, spoon some of the drained pineapple on top of the pie filling.

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    Reserve several tablespoons pineapple and add it to the reserved pie filling (above).

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    Reserve syrup or pineapple juice from can and set it aside.

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    Spread fruit over croissant halves already in the bottom of the dish and place top halves of croissants in the dish.

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    In a small bowl with a wire whip make a sauce by whisking together 2 eggs, 1/3 cup half-and-half, reserved pineapple juice or syrup, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, plus 2 to 4 Tablespoons less sugar or artificial sweetener such as Splenda.

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    Pour this over all.

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    Press down gently on the croissants with the back of a spoon so that they absorb the sauce.

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    Sprinkle with cinnamon, apple pie spice and dot with butter patties.

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    Bake about 40 minutes at 350F or until liquid absorbs and croissants are golden brown.

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    Serving Sauce: When ready to serve, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining pie filling, pineapple, 2 Tablespoons butter and 1 or 2 ounces Grand Marnier Brandy.

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    Sweeten to taste.

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    Heat slowly over low heat while stirring gently to combine and prevent sticking.

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    Allow sauce to thicken slightly and spoon on top of Pudding Pie.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.