Better than the basic kind, this almond-raspberry croissant bread pudding is a wonderful end to a dinner, with fresh fruit and fluffy croissants baked in a rich and comforting custard.

With them, please join me in accepting the Nobel Prize for "Stuff I Just Pulled Out Of The Fridge and Turned Into Dessert." ...

Croissants, not a plain loaf, make the ideal bread pudding. Add chocolate, and it's a dream dessert—or breakfast for a special occasion.