Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

The first time I remember eating a chocolate croissant was on my honeymoon.  I might have had one before then but the one’s we enjoyed on our honeymoon have never been matched.  Currey and I honeymooned in Santa Fe,  New Mexico which is one of my favorite places on earth.  I grew up going every winter to ski and I feel in love with all of Santa Fe’s charm.  Amazing restaurants, local artisans and a rich history make Santa Fe a memorable destination.

On our honeymoon, we spent our mornings eating breakfast at a French bistro before spending the rest of our day meandering through shops and galleries.  The chocolate croissants we devoured were buttery, flakey and perfectly filled with decadent chocolate.  They were simply perfection!  We savored our mornings together, at least the first few until I came down with a raging case of tonsillitis and was bed ridden for the last half of our honeymoon.  But the memory of those croissants is beautiful enough to make me forget staring at beige walls, sipping orange juice and crying hysterically in pain.  At least it makes for a good story!

For one of our at home date nights, I decided to create a chocolate croissant bread pudding.  We share sweet memories from that trip together and it was a fun way to remember a special detail of our honeymoon.  I’ve made this countless times and it’s just as amazing every time.  I simply chop store bought croissants and combine them with a custard.  I fold in chocolate chips and bake until golden brown.  These desserts are perfect for a night in or when entertaining a crowd.