Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Caramel Croissant Pudding

Serves 2 or 3

Ingredients

  • 2 stale croissants (Or brioche etc. Could even just be bread and butter)
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 30 ml water
  • 125 ml double cream
  • 125 ml full fat milk
  • 30 ml bourbon or rum
  • 2 beaten eggs

Method

  • Tear the croissants into pieces and put in a small gratin dish (about 500ml)
  • Put the sugar in a pan with the water, swirl it around to help it dissolve and then put on a medium to high heat.
  • Caramelize the sugar and water mix by letting it bubble away, without stirring, till it turns a deep amber colour. Should take 5 – 10 mins. Keep an eye on it but don’t get too worried!
  • Turn the heat to low and add the cream, milk and bourbon while whisking all the time. Any toffee that forms will dissolve if you keep whisking over a low heat.
  • Take off the heat and whisk in the eggs.
  • Pour over the croissant and leave to soak for up to 10 mins while you preheat the oven to 180C
  • Bake in the oven for 20 mins.

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