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Sticky Toffee Croissant Bread Pudding

Sticky toffee croissant bread pudding is a decadent twist on the classic British dessert. It’s rich, buttery, and impossibly cozy. Flaky croissant pieces are baked in a creamy custard infused with vanilla and sweet date paste, then topped with a warm, glossy toffee sauce that seeps into every layer. The result is a golden, caramelized pudding with a soft, custardy center and crisp edges. Serve it dusted with powdered sugar and extra toffee sauce for the ultimate holiday indulgence. Follow Ronica on Instagram @mymanabites for more recipe inspo!

Ronica Rupan-Tompkins
Tasty Team
Total Time

2 hr 15 min

2 hr 15 min

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

1 hr 10 min

1 hr 10 min

Sticky Toffee Croissant Bread Pudding
Total Time

2 hr 15 min

2 hr 15 min

Prep Time

30 minutes

30 min

Cook Time

1 hr 10 min

1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

for 8 servings

Date Paste:

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Bread Pudding:

  • 10 cups chopped croissants (1-inch pieces) (from about 4 large croissants)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Toffee Sauce:

  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup or corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Additional Ingredient:

  • powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 942
  • Fat 58g
  • Carbs 96g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 53g
  • Protein 16g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the date paste: Place the dates in a heatproof medium bowl, and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add the baking soda, and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth, 30–45 seconds. Set aside.
  2. Make the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cubed croissants in a single layer on the parchment. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the bread is very dry. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in ½ cup of the cooled date paste. Reserve the remaining date paste for serving.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter. Arrange the dried croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, and press down lightly to ensure they are submerged. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  5. Remove the foil from the baking dish, and bake the bread pudding, uncovered, for 45–50 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. The center should be slightly puffed, and no liquid custard should appear when you press gently on the top.
  6. While the bread pudding bakes, make the toffee sauce: Stir together the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and golden syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and gently simmer, stirring occasionally for 3–4 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Set aside.
  7. Remove the bread pudding from the oven, and let it cool for 10 minutes. Slice and drizzle generously with the warm toffee sauce and the reserved date paste. Dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Enjoy!
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