Croissant pudding with prunes and custard is a dessert made by combining croissants with rich custard and prunes, then baking it until set. It is a twist on the traditional bread pudding, offering a buttery and flaky texture from the croissants with the sweet and slightly tart flavor of prunes.
This dish is a modern variation on the classic bread pudding, which has its origins in 11th century Europe as a way to use up stale bread. Croissant pudding plays on the concept of utilizing leftover pastries, popular in French and European cuisine.
Sweet, creamy, with a rich buttery flavor from the croissants and a slight tartness from the prunes.
Croissants
Buttery, flaky pastries made from a laminated dough.
Prunes
Dried plums that are sweet and slightly tart.
Custard
A creamy mixture typically made from milk, eggs, and sugar.
Gluten
Lactose
Eggs
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