Sticky Croissant Toffee Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Sticky Croissant Toffee Pudding: A Unique Twist on a Classic Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

600

Sugar

22g

Fat

49g

Sticky Croissant Toffee Pudding is a unique twist on a classic British dessert. This rich, decadent pudding is made with buttery croissants instead of bread, and a rich toffee sauce for a unique flavor profile. It's perfect for a cold winter evening, served warm and dusted with icing sugar. This dessert is easy to make and a great way to use up leftover croissants, making it a practical choice for dessert lovers. The croissants add a buttery, flaky texture to the pudding, while the toffee sauce adds a rich, caramel flavor that will leave you wanting more. Overall, Sticky Croissant Toffee Pudding is a must-try for dessert lovers looking for something new.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
3.	In a saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and honey together over medium heat.
4.	Once smooth, add in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
5.	Layer the croissant slices in the prepared dish.
6.	Pour the toffee sauce over the croissants, making sure to cover each slice evenly.
7.	Bake the dish for 20-25 minutes until the croissants have absorbed the sauce and are golden on top.
8.	Dust with icing sugar and serve warm.

PROS

This dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser thanks to its unique twist on a classic dessert.
Using croissants instead of bread adds a buttery, flaky texture to the pudding.
The toffee sauce is rich and decadent, making it the perfect pairing with the croissants.
This dessert is easy to make and sure to impress.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and sugar due to the use of croissants, butter, and heavy cream.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as a treat rather than a regular dessert.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does offer some benefits. Croissants contain a good amount of Vitamin A, which is important for skin and eye health. Additionally, the toffee sauce contains maple syrup, which is a natural sweetener that offers a few more nutrients than regular sugar, including antioxidants and minerals such as zinc and manganese.

	4 ounces butter
	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	2 fluid ounces maple syrup
	2 tablespoons honey
	4 ounces heavy cream
	2 large plain croissants , sliced in 3 horizontally
	icing sugar , for dusting