Nutella Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 croissants **

• ¾ c Nutella

• ¼ c pecan halves

• 2 eggs

• 1 c heavy cream

• 1 t vanilla extract

• ¼ t salt

• ½ c sugar

• Powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Slice each croissant in half lengthwise, then slather one side with nutella.

3. Put the halves back together to make sandwiches and cut into 2 inch pieces.

4. Add sandwich pieces and pecans to a small baking dish (10x5 in loaf pan works best!)

5. To make the custard, add eggs, cream, vanilla, salt, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.

6. Pour the custard over the sandwich pieces then gently push down the bread so the custard starts to absorb.

7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 mins.

8. Remove the foil and continue to bake, uncovered for about 10 mins until the pudding is golden brown, has risen slightly, and the liquid has been completely absorbed.

9. Let cool and then sprinkle on powdered sugar to finish.

Notes

**You can also use brioche, Challah, French bread, or a baguette. Try to use bread that is 1-2 days old. It will absorb more of the custard.