Croissant Bread Pudding

This recipe is a variation of Ina Garten's Bread pudding recipe. It has had rave reviews from family and friends as being the best bread pudding recipe they've tasted.
==Ingredients==
*6 Large croissants
*3 Whole extra large eggs
*5 Egg yolks
*1 Cup Sugar
*4 Cup Half and half milk
*1 Cup Coconut milk
*1 Tblsp Pure vanilla
*1 Tblsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau (Orange liquior)
*1/4 Cup Craisins
*1/4 Cup Shredded coconut
==Directions==
#In a large mixing bowl combine eggs and sugar together first, 
#Add the milk, coconut milk, vanilla, and orange liquior and mix until well blended.
#In a half size aluminum pan split open the croissants and lay the first layer cut side up. 
#Sprinkle the craisins and the shredded coconut on the croissants in the pan. 
#Strain the wet mixture through a fine strainer and place half of the mixture on the croissants in the pan. 
#Place the other half of the croissants in the pan with the cut side down. 
#Pour the remainder of the wet mixture onto the croissants in the pan. 
#Press down slightly onto the croissants to help soak the croissants and cover with a piece of aluminum foil.
#Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
#Place the croissant bread pudding in a water bath and bake for 45 minutes with the foil on. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes in the water bath. 
#When the baking is complete remove from the oven and let it rest for 1/2 hour before serving.
Category:Bread pudding Recipes