Chocolate croissant bread pudding
Chocolate croissant bread pudding is a decadent dessert that transforms day-old croissants into a rich, custardy bake. It typically combines torn croissant pieces with a sweet egg custard, chocolate chips or chunks, and often a touch of vanilla or cinnamon, then bakes until golden and puffed. This dish is a popular way to use leftover pastries, with roots in both French-inspired baking and American comfort food traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and dairy. A single serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing quick energy but also being quite indulgent.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 580 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
Per 1 typical serving (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a clever and delicious solution for reducing food waste by repurposing stale croissants, a common practice in many cuisines. Nutritionally, while it's a treat, the eggs and dairy do offer some vitamins and minerals like calcium and B vitamins, though the overall profile is one of a rich, celebratory dessert rather than a health food.
