Celebrity Recipes: Croissant Bread Pudding With Chocolate, Hazelnuts & Pear

Discover a delightful recipe from Prue Leith that’s simple to make and sure to impress. This croissant bread pudding combines rich chocolate, crunchy hazelnuts, and sweet pears for a dessert that will please any crowd.

Ingredients:

• 6 croissants, torn into pieces
• 100g of dark chocolate, chopped
• 75g of hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
• 500ml of cream
• 100g of sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Place croissant pieces in a baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate, hazelnuts, and pear slices.
3. In a bowl, whisk together cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour this mixture over the croissants and let it soak for 15 minutes.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the custard is set.

This indulgent dessert is a great way to elevate your cooking repertoire with a touch of celebrity elegance. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night at home.

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