German Chocolate Bread Pudding with Buttered Rum Sauce
- Ingredients:15
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:740
German Chocolate Bread Pudding with Buttered Rum Sauce
- Ingredients:15
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:740
This luscious dessert brings German chocolate cake flavors to a warm, custardy bread pudding made with Pillsbury ™ Chocolate Croissants.
Ingredient
Custard
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Eggs, large | 1 lb 6.00 oz | 11 each |
| Light brown sugar, packed | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/4 tsp |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Freezer-to-Oven Chocolate Croissant Dough Straight, 3 oz (13373), baked | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 8 each |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 8 oz | 1 1/4 cups |
| Pecans, chopped | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Coconut flakes, sweetened | 5.50 oz | 2 cups |
| Unsalted butter | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
Buttered Rum Sauce
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Dark brown sugar, packed | 5 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Dark rum | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Heavy cream | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
Instructions
- Custard
Whisk together cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
Cover and refrigerate for Assembly.
- Assembly
Cut baked croissants into approx. 1/2-3/4-inch cubes.
Add croissant pieces to a large mixing bowl with chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut flakes; mix well.
Coat 2-inch deep, half-size hotel pan with 2 oz unsalted butter; transfer croissant mixture into pan.
Pour Custard mixture over croissants, folding gently as needed to incorporate; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Gently stir to redistribute liquid then cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for half of recommended time, then remove foil and continue baking until internal temperature is at least 165° F in center; keep warm for service.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
47-52 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
75-85 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 24 minutes of baking.
- Buttered Rum Sauce
Melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in brown sugar, rum, cream, and salt.
Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; continue boiling for 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
Keep warm until serving.
- Finishing
Cut bread pudding into 16 equal pieces, 2x3-inch each.
Serve each piece warm with a drizzle (approx. 1 Tbsp) of Buttered Rum Sauce.
Recipe Tips
Serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a scoop of ice cream.
A great use for leftover croissants!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories740
- Total Fat51g
- Protein10g
- Total Carbohydrate57g
- Sugars41g
Servings: 16
Serving Size: 1 - 2x3-inch piece
Amount Per Serving Calories : 740
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 51g | 79% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 129% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 41g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 10,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4
