Individual Chocolate Croissant Bread Puddings

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Arrange croissant cubes on a large baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool.

5. 5

   Reduce oven temperature to 325F.

6. 6

   Divide chocolate among six 3/4 cup custard cups.

7. 7

   Top with croissant cubes, dividing equally.

8. 8

   Pour 2 cups of cream into a heavy medium saucepan.

9. 9

   Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.

10. 10

    Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

11. 11

    Remove from heat.

12. 12

    Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl to blend.

13. 13

    Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture.

14. 14

    Discard vanilla bean.

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    Pour custard over chocolate and croissants, dividing equally.

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    Place cups in a large baking pan.

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    Add enough water to baking pan to come halfway up sides of cups.

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    Bake puddings until set, about 40 minutes.

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    Remove from water; cool slightly.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.