Chocolate Croissant Pudding

Name: Chocolate Croissant Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 6 day-old croissants, split; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 5 large eggs; 12 large egg yolks; 5 cups half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, optional

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Ingredients

6 day-old croissants, split
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
5 large eggs
12 large egg yolks
5 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange croissant bottoms in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; replace croissant tops.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and, if desired, coffee liqueur; pour over croissants. Let stand until croissants are softened, 15 minutes.
Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes longer. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.