Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt. In saucepan, heat milk and cream to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk gradually into egg mixture until smooth. Add croissant pieces; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so that croissants are evenly moistened. Stir in chocolate chips; pour into a 3-quart baking dish. Place baking dish in a larger pan, such as a roasting pan, lined with a kitchen towel. Fill larger pan with hot water reaching at least halfway up sides of smaller baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes or a knife inserted into pudding comes out clean.

To make chocolate sauce, in saucepan, heat cream to a simmer. Remove from heat; add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Serve pudding warm with chocolate sauce.

This recipe is also great when served with ice cream and fresh berries.