Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon and Custard Croissant Pudding, a sophisticated twist on the traditional bread-and-butter pudding. This recipe features layers of buttery croissants soaked in a luscious mixture of creamy custard and tangy lemon curd, creating a beautifully balanced dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a winter gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this dessert is sure to impress. With just five simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up an elegant treat that pleases the palate and elevates your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 x 190g packets all-butter croissants (8 small), cut in half
- 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 greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the custard and milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd until fully combined and pour over the croissants.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow cooling slightly, then dust with icing sugar and drizzle with cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg