Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla bean together in a bowl; fold in baguette slices, raisins, and cranberries. Set aside to soak for 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 12-inch deep-dish pie dish.
• Transfer bread mixture to prepared pie dish; remove and discard vanilla bean. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until until pudding is set and lightly browned, about 15 more minutes.

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix eggs, milk, cream, sugar, orange rind and vanilla; set aside.
• Cut croissants into 1 1/4 inch cubes; evenly scatter half in greased 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish. Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over top; scatter with remaining cubes. Gently pour milk mixture over top; let stand for 15 minutes, pressing occasionally. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.).
• Bake in 350°F oven for 50 minutes or until puffy and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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