A lovely comforting pud, use either stale leftover croissants or check your local Lidl where you can buy 4 for 69p!
Use raisins or sultanas instead of chocolate chips if you prefer.
Serves 4 Approx 36p per person
Prep 10 minutes Cooking time 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
4 croissants
45g chocolate chips, plain or milk
1/2 pint milk
2 whole eggs & 1 egg yolk
1 heaped tbsp caster sugar
Pre-heat the oven-180Fan/200C/Gas6
Tear the croissants into pieces & place 1/2 in the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Scatter over 1/2 the chocolate chips then repeat with the rest of the croissants & choc chips.
Mix together the eggs & sugar then stir in the milk.
Pour the mixture carefully over the croissants then push down on them gently to make sure everything gets nice & soggy!
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set & the top is golden & crusty.
Serve hot with cream or ice cream!