This Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding is the most delicious way to use up stale pastries, and it's surprisingly easy to make for a deeply indulgent dessert. How awesome is that?
I hate hate hate to waste anything. I'm definitely not a hoarder, in fact, I'm more of a minimalist. But I do struggle to get rid of leftover things because I don't want to be wasteful. This plays into my magical practice as well. I always hesitate to leave food and drink offerings on my altar because I don't want the food to go to waste.
So I'm striving to find ways to reuse or reimagine things that still have some usefulness, especially food. It's good for the environment, good for my bank account, and good for my energy. As witches, respecting the earth tends to be high priority, so less wasted food, clothing, or other items is a win all around.
What makes Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding so awesome?
I love this sweet and comforting dessert because it's a brilliant way to use up leftover croissants. Like if you had to bring pastries to an event in the morning and they didn't all get eaten but they're kinda stale, you should definitely make this for yourself when you get home. This recipe is also really easy to scale up or down depending on how many croissants you have. You can make it in one big pan or individual ramekins.
This dish is sweet but not cloying and has a beautiful combination of crunchy bits and squidgy bits that's so satisfying. It's delicious served warm or cold and would also be awesome with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of a creamy liqueur like Bailey's. If you're looking for an easy and awesome dessert, this is it!
Make it magical
Often we work with the ingredients in our food to craft our spells, but the shape of our food can also be powerful as well. Croissants are shaped like the crescent moon, so you can call on waxing or waning crescent energy whenever you work with them. Whether you're getting ready to start something new or wanting to rest and reflect, you can set an intention to call in that energy with croissants.
For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.
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If you're ready to make leftover pastries even more awesome, definitely give this Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding a try.
Looking for more awesome bread pudding recipes? Try this Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding or a tropical Hawaiian Bread Pudding.
Recipe slightly adapted from Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson.
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