It was a spur of a moment. I had craving for bread pudding. So I bought 2 croissants home and decided to whip a very quick and easy bread pudding. I have to warn you that it is a little naughty as well. But the good thing is not no sugar is required and added leatherwood honey that I bought in Hobart. Hopefully that makes up for the naughtiness that I have added to this otherwise, simple bread pudding.
leatherwood honey
Ingredients:
- 300ml of full cream organic millk
- 2 croissants, cubed
- 11/2 tbsp of creamed Leatherwood honey (You can use normal honey. Taste accordingly)
- 1/2 freshly grated nutmeg
- 30g of butter
- 1 egg, whisked
- Chunks of chocolate fudge
- 1/4tsp of vanilla essence
chocolate fudge
Method:
- Preheat oven at 180C. Add milk and butter into a saucepan. Heat it up and stir until all butter is melted. Add the honey and a good grating of nut meg
- Pour the mixture into the cubed bread. Soak for about 10 – 15 mins
- Add the whisked egg and vanilla essence. Pour over the bread and milk mixture. Grate a touch more nutmeg. Add a little chucks of chocolate fudge
- Place in the oven for about 40 – 50 mins or until the center is set
- Serve hot but beware of burning your tongue
bread pudding and chocolate fudge topping
We could not wait long enough for it to cool down before having the first mouthful.
bread pudding and chocolate fudge topping
The leatherwood worked really well with the chocolate fudge. Both held its integrity. The leatherwood had such a unique aroma and stronger when there is heat. Sweet and also smells of forest. I am really happy at how well it turned out. Mister is not a fan of bread pudding but I think I managed to convert him with this.
So did you think that going sugarless made up for the sinful chocolate fudge?
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I made one with frangelico, cruissants and nutella once.
awesome.
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mmmmm… that’s low fat… right?
Iron Chef Shellie recently posted..Pistachio & Chicken Korma
Me gosh! What a decadent think to have!
Well, I guess if you want a “healthier” version, one can always use stale whole meal bread instead of croissants, dark chocolate pieces instead of fudge and soy milk instead of whole cream milk. To jazz it up a bit, some blueberries, which are so big and cheap these days will do the trick. Then again, I don’t think many will enjoy this combination.
Making bread pudding with buttery croissants is already quite naughty, isn’t it!? I love that you totally went for it with the chocolate fudge. And no, I don’t think going sugarless made up for it! lol. Sugar is sugar is glucose is glucose. And honey is DIVINE. Nice job.
Wow crossiants with chocolate bread pudding ? This is genius…love it so amazing looking!
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@jeroxie sounds really decadent!
hahaha, as if the croissants didn’t have enough butter as it is… but who can say no to that ey? yum
If you had used manuka honey … you would’ve been able to say it had anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties too =). I’m so stocking up on manuka honey on my NZ trip!!! =)
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Oh. My. Heavens. Who cares if this is sinless or not?! I’d much rather be happy with a huge bowl of this in front of me that sadly deprived and “good”.
P.S. Isn’t Tasmanian Leatherwood honey fantastic? I’ve got an unheated, fancy version at home. So good!
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It is. you can just eat it straight off the jar
Whoa, super duper naughty! But who cares when it’s super duper delicious?
this will definitely satisfy any sweet tooth! YUMMY!
How decadent to use croissants for your pudding – am sure it was delicious1
Yummm! I came across some gorgeous honeys from a Milawa honey shop including a chestnut honey! I can’t wait to develop a recipe for it!
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Not a fan of bread pudding myself either! But maybe one made from chocolate…
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Ooooh I forgot about leatherwood honey! It’s such an interesting one.
Chunks o’ fudge, eh? Everyone needs more chunks o’ fudge in their life.
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This is croissant-buttery, decadent goodness! I adore bread puddings…this is a beautiful dessert.
I love that you used honey to sweeten this delightful (and decadent) bread pudding! This is one of my sister’s most favorite desserts, and I hope to make it for her over the holiday season. Thank you for sharing!
You know, I understand the bread pudding craving. It does not hit often but when it does watch out. Wow I love the idea of the croissants….and honey…and fudge. Looks amazing.
Rich, Delicious, Rich, Yummy!!! Absolutely stunning!! I love the flavours.
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I must try making bread pudding soon. Yours look really tempting. My mouthwatering already. lol!
Kristy
yummy!!! chocolate fudge in pudding, I’m craving your bread pudding now!! Ive never used honey in my bread puddings before, but its a great idea
No sugar does not make it any less sinful =p What about the buttery croissants and the chocolate fudge? Hehe the things we say to justify glutiny. Looks delish!
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Croissants are so good for Bread and Butter puddings – it’s the only time I eat them. This pudding looks scrumptious, I like how it has no added sugar!
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So much chocs in it, must really taste delicious!
I was never a fan of bread pudding until I tasted one made with croissants and another made with brioche. If the Mister is not convinced after this, there’s something wrong. DEE-LICIOUS!