Almond Croissant Bread Pudding

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Ingredients:

• 4 croissants

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 eggs

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Almond Filling

• 1/2 cup almond flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 4 tbsp butter, room temp

• pinch of salt

• 1 egg

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Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, beat sugar almond flour, sugar, softened butter, and salt about 1-2 minutes.

2. Add the egg and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Slice the croissants open, generously spread about 2 heaping tablespoons of the almond mixture on the cut side, then top with the other half of the croissant. Cut the croissants into 1-2inch pieces.

4. In a bowl, whisk together cream, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.

5. Line an 8in cake pan with parchment paper, then add all of the croissant pieces. Pour the cream mixture over the croissants, then use a spatula to press down the pieces gently so that the croissants are fully submerged in the liquid. Sprinkle the top with the brown sugar and sliced almonds.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes.

7. Let cool slightly, then cut into pieces and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.