In association with Macabella
Macabella Croissant Pudding is like Bread and Butter Pudding only pimped up with croissants and the chocolatey nuttiness of Macabella Crunch!
I have great pleasure sharing my Macabella Croissant Pudding with you today.
When I was asked by Macabella (which has just been launched in the UK) to develop a recipe using their delicious cocoa and macadamia spread my taste buds immediately thought of croissants and then a bread and butter style pudding.
I had a hard job on my hands keeping the family’s mitts off the jars of Macabella Crunch and Macabella Velvet when they arrived.
After initially trying the Macabella Crunch I told the kids not to have any more until I had made something with it.
They weren’t happy as they loved it, no surprise that it won in the Spreads Category in the Australian Product of the Year 2016. Even hubby was tucking in behind my back!
I chose the Macabella Crunch to make this Macabella Croissant Pudding as the crunchy pieces of macadamia add a lovely texture dimension but of course, you could always use the Macabella Velvet which is smooth if preferred.
With 19.5% of macadamia nuts in every jar of Macabella Crunch and 15% in the Macabella Velvet, these spreads have the highest percentage of nuts of any supermarket spreads.
All the ingredients in Macabella are sustainably sourced and are guaranteed to be of premium quality.
So what did the family think of my Macabella Croissant Pudding? Well as you can imagine they loved it, and there were soon 4 empty bowls.
We did manage to polish off the lot but I think it could serve 6 quite easily too.
You can get hold of Macabella in Sainsbury’s stores throughout the UK at an rrp of £3.
So if you buy a jar of Macabella with the intention of making this pudding I suggest you hide it, otherwise, you might just find your family got there first!
More Chocolate Puddings
If this Macabella Croissant Pudding has put you in the mood for chocolaty puddings you should check out the following:
- Nutella Brioche Pudding – Fab Food 4 All
- Leftover Pastry Banana Nutella Pinwheels – Fab Food 4 All
- 3 Ingredient Banana Nutella Pancakes – Fab Food 4 All
- Banana & Chocolate Quesadillas – Fab Food 4 All
- Giant Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies with a luscious filling – Tin & Thyme (uses Macabella)
- Slow Cooker Golden Syrup Suet Pudding – Munchies & Munchkins
- Slow Cooker Pannetone Bread & Butter Pudding – BakingQueen74
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NB: This recipe was commissioned by Macabella and all opinions are my own.
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Macabella Croissant Pudding
Ingredients
- 6 stale croissants medium sized
- Macabella Crunch for spreading (or similar chocolate spread)
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 400 ml semi-skimmed or full fat milk
For dusting
- Icing sugar optional
Instructions
- Butter a 20cm square oven proof dish.
- Side slice the croissants and spread one side with a generous layer of Macabella Crunch.
- Sandwich the croissants back together and cut each into 3 equal sized pieces.
- Place the croissant pieces into the dish with some of the cut surfaces showing, packing them in tightly in a single layer.
- Place the eggs into a large bowl and beat.
- Add the caster sugar, vanilla bean paste/extract and milk and beat again until well combined.
- Pour over the croissant pieces and use a fork to fully immerse them in the milky mixture.
- Leave to soak for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
- Place the dish on the bottom shelf of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Dust with icing sugar if wished and serve with cream, ice cream or custard.
Trish
Where can I purchase the spread in the usa
Camilla
Hi, I’m not sure that this brand even exists anymore as their UK Facebook page hasn’t been active since 2018 and I’ve not seen any for sale in the UK after Googling. You could use any chocolate nut spread in place of Macabella for this recipe.
Julie Williams Nash
Okay so I made this today and almost cried with happiness when I made it. Absolutely delicious.
Camilla
Aaw Julie, that makes me so happy to hear:-)
Richard Eldred Hawes
I got to like Macadamian nuts when I lived in South Africa, this spread sounds lovely
Camilla
It’s a lovely spread, used it in my Black Forest & Banana Smoothie the other day:-)
A S,Edinburgh
I’ve been hearing a lot about Macabella, but I haven’t tried it yet. It sounds pretty amazing on its own, but this would be irresistible!
Camilla
It really is fab:-)
William Gould
Wow! We usually have warm croissant with jam at the weekend. This looks like a better alternative in the colder months!
Camilla
Can’t beat a croissant and this pudding just turns them up a gear:-)
Amy Fidler
This is one recipe i’ll def be trying x
Camilla
Great Amy:-)
Heather Haigh
This sounds totally lush!
Camilla
It really is Heather:-)
Shobha Keshwani
Wow.. what a yummy Macabella croissant pudding.. perfectly made and looks so inviting. A treat for dessert lovers. It is a pity that I can’t get Macabella crunch here .. If I could lay my hands on a bottle I would definitely give it a try.
Camilla
Thanks Shobha, what a shame but perhaps Macabella will head your way one day:-)
Nayna Kanabar
I am drooling at this pudding and the photos!!! I love the sound of the macadamia nuts with cocoa. I would love to try this product.
Camilla
Thank you so much Nayna! The Macabella is glorious:-)
Kavey
Gorgeous, not tried this spread but love the sound of it and will search it out. Can’t beat choc nut spreads in bready puddings!
Camilla
Thanks Kavey, yes do find some Macabella, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)
Kate - gluten free alchemist
This sounds divine….. although I didn’t think croissants stayed around long enough to get stale. The Macabella spread look delicious too! I’ll have to check that one out…. I am assuming it is gluten free???
Camilla
Thanks Kate! I buy a lot of baked goods reduced in the evening so easy for me to have stale croissants to bake with:-) Just got my daughter to read the label as my eyesight is so bad and it does say something about cereals and may contain gluten.
Mina Joshi
Macabella Croissant Pudding sounds heavenly. I would love to try this spread on cinnamon rolls or pancakes too. Must get a bottle next time I shop.
Camilla
Thanks Mina, yes it’s great spread on many things:-)
Choclette
Macabella is super scrummy stuff. I’m finding it very hard to stop myself trying just another spoonful. What a great idea to use it in a bread and butter style pudding.
Camilla
It really is scrummy and works so well in this pudding:-)
kellie@foodtoglow
Christmas stocking material as well as great kitchen item for self. I am not a Nutella fan (can’t do hazelnuts) but macadamias, well yes please! I trust your kids didn’t bug you too much about not letting them sample it first, especially as they got to tuck into this gorgeous pud. Total yum!
Camilla
Thanks Kellie, oh they did get to sample first, I then had to say “no more” and then I found hubby had been tucking in behind my back LOL! He never usually eats chocolate nut spread but that’s the power of Macabella-)
Sharon
Oh wow!!! This sounds so decadent and delicious! I love the idea of a chocolate spread with macadamia. I hope it comes to the US!!
Camilla
Thanks Sharon, in can only be a matter of time I’m sure:-)
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
What a wonderful way to turn stale croissant into something sensational! I can’t wait to pick up a jar of Macabella at Sainsburys – I’m dying to try it!
Camilla
Thanks Kate, yes it is a great way to use up stale croissants:-) I’m sure you’re going to love Macabella:-)
Mellissa Williams
This looks so tempting and I bet it tastes fantastic out of the oven all hot and steaming. The Macabella spread sounds like it would be fabulous on toast as well!
Camilla
Thanks Melissa! Yes you can spread Macabella on pretty much anything:-) I may just go and make myself a slice of toast with it right now LOL:-)
Talya
Wow I never think about using croissants in a pudding but I definitely will now – this looks delicious!
Camilla
Thanks Talya, yes croissants work great in bread and butter style puds:-)
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
I love macadamia nut butter– but a chocolate one? This sounds so amazing. What a creative use for it, too.
Camilla
Thanks Michelle, I’ve never had Macadamia Nut Butter! I’m sure you’d love Macabella:-)
Cricket Plunkett
I’m not a big bread pudding person, but think it sounds so much better with croissants!
Camilla
I’m sure you’d love it:-)
Bee
This looks waaaay too delicious, croissants are the bomb! I could eat the whole thing!
Camilla
Thanks Bee:-)
Laura@howtocookgoodfood
This is just about my ideal pudding and that spread sounds amazing. I would skip straight to pud and forget the main course if I knoew this was on the menu!
Camilla
LOL thanks Laura:-)
Willow | Will Cook For Friends
Oh man, this sounds GOOD. I love nutella, but I’ve never even heard of a macadamia nut spread like this. I’ll have to keep my eye out for it so I can give it a try!
Camilla
Thank you Willow, it is incredible stuff-)
Linda @ Your Daily Food Choices
We love bread pudding and this is such a clever take on this wonderful dessert. Using croissants is a great idea. Not familiar with Macabella but it sounds divine. Macadamias are my hubby’s favorite nut.
Camilla
Thank you Linda, can’t recommend it enough-)
Christine
I have to say I’ve never had croissant pudding and I can’t wait to try it now!
Camilla
Excellent Christine, you have a treat in store:-)
Dom
oh good lord stop this now… this looks insanely good. I could swim in this. (is that odd? I don’t care!)
Camilla
Dom I love your enthusiasm, you can swim in my pudding anytime, just bring one of those frilly bathing caps and some flippers:-)
Katie Bryson
What a glorious dessert Camilla – such a clever use of the Macabella Spread. I’m cooking with mine this week, but have had to hide the jars as my boys go mad for anything nut butter/chocolate related so i’ve not even dared open the jars yet!!!!!!!
Camilla
Thank you Katie. Very sensible of you, I shall follow your lead in future:-)
[email protected]
What is this Macabella spread I’m missing out on? I want to eat it out of the jar. I need to find this the next time I’m home in England. This pudding is fabulous.
Camilla
Well England or Australia Janette, whichever is closer-)
Sus // roughmeasures.com
This looks like serious heaven in a dish and even more heaven in a jar! I want to try this spread right now!
Camilla
Thanks Sus, it truly is heavenly whether off the spoon or in a culinary creation:-)
Platter Talk
What a splendid breakfast or brunch idea for the holidays! A must do.
Camilla
Thanks Dan, I’m not sure I could eat it for Breakfast but if that’s what you like then fill your boots:-)
Lucy
Your croissant pudding looks so good and I can’t wait to try the Macabella spread! Luckily I shop in Sainsburys most weeks so will have a look next time I pop in. It sounds like a wonderful new flavour for breakfasts too.
Camilla
Thank you Lucy, it’s gone down a storm hear:-)
Margot
Both your croissant pudding recipe and the Macabella spread sounds soooo good!! If I only had all of the ingredients at hand I would be already in the kitchen preparing it for my girls 🙂 5*
Camilla
Aaw, thank you so much Margot. A trip to Sainsbury’s it is then:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
YUUUUUM. I love the look of this! I’ve never liked Nutella because I hate hazelnuts, so Macabella sounds so much more suitable for me! I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for this.
Camilla
Thank you Becca, yes you’d love Macabella I’m sure:-)
gingeybites
This looks SO good Camilla! I don’t really have a sweet tooth, until it comes to nutty chocolate treats! Yum.
Camilla
Thanks Alex, I’m sure you’d love it-)
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed
What a delicious pudding Camilla. I love the sound of the Macabella especially the crunchy one.
Camilla
Thanks Sarah, yes I’m sure you’d love Macabella. My daughter made herself a Macabella sandwich tonight when she decided she didn’t want the rhubarb crumble on offer!
Corina
IT looks amazing and I suspect that the Macabella spread is dangerously addictive too! I haven’t tried it yet but I will look out for it.
Camilla
Thank you Corina, I think my daughter is already addicted:-)
munchies & munchkins
Oh this looks so good Camilla. I really want to try that spread, sounds delicious! Need to get to sainsburys x
Camilla
Thank you Becky, yes do head on down to Sainsburys for a jar or two:-)