Individual Croissant Bread Puddings With Dried Cher

Name: Individual Croissant Bread Puddings With Dried Cherries, Bittersweet Chocolate, And Toasted Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup pecans; Canola oil for greasing; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 vanilla bean; 4 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 day-old croissants; 2 tablespoons coarsely grated bittersweet chocolate (from about 1 ounce)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat to the oven to broil.
2
Put the cherries in a small bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for 20 minutes, then drain.
3
Spread the pecans out in a pie tin, place on the middle rack of the oven, and carefully watch for 1 to 2 minutes or until the nuts are golden. Cool, then chop.
4
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Grease two ovenproof bowls (with 4-inch diameters) with canola oil.
5
Add the heavy cream to a medium saucepan. Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds from the pod into the liquid, then add the pod. Simmer over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove the vanilla bean pod.
6
Combine egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together. Slowly pour in the cream mixture while whisking.
7
Tear the croissants into 6 pieces each and place in a medium bowl, then cover with the remaining cream and egg mixture. Allow the croissants to absorb the liquid for about 10 minutes. Add the cherries.
8
Transfer the mixture into the prepared bowls and sprinkle the top of each bowl with the chocolate and toasted pecans. Place them in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until set, then serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried cherries, 1/4 cup pecans, Canola oil for greasing, 2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Individual Croissant Bread Puddings With Dried Cherries, Bittersweet Chocolate, And Toasted Pecans falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Individual Croissant Bread Puddings With Dried Cherries, Bittersweet Chocolate, And Toasted Pecans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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