White Chocolate Bread Pudding – Marcel’s Culinary Experience

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8-9 oz. croissants (can substitute other rich bread such as brioche or challah)
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
• Pinch of salt
• 9 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped, divided
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy cream