Description
Indulge in this Lemon and custard croissant pudding, a delightful twist on the classic bread and butter pudding. This luxurious dessert features the flaky goodness of croissants layered with tangy lemon curd and creamy custard. With only five key ingredients, it’s a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Ready in just over an hour, this dish is not only visually stunning but also offers a rich, comforting flavor that will impress anyone who takes a bite. Perfect for winter celebrations or any occasion that calls for a sweet ending!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 x 190g packets all-butter croissants (cut in half horizontally)
- 500g ready-made custard
- 250ml milk
- 350g lemon curd
- Icing sugar for serving
- Pouring cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut each croissant in half horizontally and arrange them cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ready-made custard with the milk and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon curd until well combined.
- Pour the custard-lemon mixture over the croissants and let soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, dust with icing sugar, and drizzle with pouring cream.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg