Buttery croissants are the winning ingredient for this croissant bread pudding. Swap plain white bread with croissants for a sweet, custardy, decadent dessert—or breakfast.

There are numerous variations you can make on a bread pudding recipe, including using cinnamon rolls instead of stale bread or whipping up an easy summer berry bread pudding infused with brandy.

But you can also make spring and summer variations with berries like strawberries or stone fruits like peaches. Why does the ...