Berry Bread Pudding

Breakfast, brunch or dessert? You decide. Whichever way, serve with a dollop of plain or vanilla yogurt, if desired. The mixture can be made the night before and while the oven is preheating, slice and add fresh Ontario strawberries.

Preparation time

10 minutes

Ready in

2 hr 40 min

Standing Time: 2 hours to overnight

Cooking Time:

Makes

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 day-old or stale croissants
  • 4 Ontario Eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Ontario Milk
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 2 cups (500 mL) Ontario Strawberries
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
     

Instructions

Cut croissants into 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) pieces. In bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Add croissant pieces; mix well and press under milk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Butter or spray 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish. Slice strawberries and gently stir into bread mixture. Spoon into dish. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven until puffed and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving warm.
 

Nutritional Information

  • Protein: 11 grams
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 38 grams
  • Calories: 332