Christmas Croissant Dessert

Transform your holiday table with this indulgent Christmas Croissant Dessert, the perfect festive twist on a classic bread pudding. Made with buttery, day-old croissants soaked in a rich custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this dessert bakes to golden perfection with a soft, creamy center. Topped with a decadent cranberry-white chocolate drizzle and a dusting of powdered sugar, it captures the cozy, sweet flavors of the season in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a warm, crowd-pleasing presentation, this holiday dessert is a must-try for any Christmas gathering. Perfect for using up leftover croissants, it’s an easy yet elegant addition to your holiday recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 Day-old croissants
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Cranberry sauce
• 0.25 cup White chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined and smooth.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, pressing down gently to ensure all the croissants are soaked.

Step 5

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the custard to absorb into the croissants.

Step 6

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Step 8

In the meantime, make the holiday drizzle by combining the cranberry sauce and white chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Drizzle the cranberry-white chocolate sauce over the baked croissant dessert.

Step 10

Dust the top with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your Christmas Croissant Dessert with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1607.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4516.7

Total Fat 277.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 160.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1443.3mg	0%
Sodium 3049.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 405.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 265.2g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 271.4IU	0%
Calcium 694.3mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1342.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 37.2%