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Almond Bread Pudding




Source of Recipe


Internet


List of Ingredients




6 croissants
8 eggs
3 C. milk
2 C. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 C. almond paste, cut into small cubes
1/2 C. chopped almonds

Strawberry Caramel Sauce:

2 C. sugar
2 C. whipping cream
1/2 C. frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed


Recipe



Cut croissants into 1/2 inch pieces; place in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

In a bowl, beat eggs. milk, sugar and extracts. Pour over croissants and let stand for 10 minutes. Dot with almond paste; sprinkle with almonds (dish will be full).

Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir sugar with a wooden spoon until sugar has melted and turned a deep amber color, about 20 minutes.

Add 1 C cream (mixture will bubble). Stir in remaining cream; cook for 10-15 minutes longer or until caramelized sugar is completely dissolved.

Remove from the heat, stir in strawberries. Serve over bread pudding.


Serves 12-15