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

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.

Challah croissants, strawberry croissants ... Send us an email at [email protected]. The challah loaf at Elbow Bread in Chinatown.Credit...Heather Willensky for The New York Times The ...