Bonjour from what is going to be a very hot day in SW France, Another heatwave has arrived and it looks like it is going to stay until the middle of next week. Earlier in the week we had some surplus croissants so I tried another croissant pudding recipe which uses less sugar and we were happy with the results. I replaced the chocolate with raisins at French Boyfriend's request but I personally prefer using chocolate.  Croissant and pastry pudding Ingredients Croissants, pain au chocolat or other pastries 1 egg for every 1-2 pastries 120ml whole milk for every 1-2 pastries ½ tbsp brown sugar for every 1-2 pastries 1 tsp vanilla essence Scatter of either chocolate chips or raisins * 1 dash brandy, or other spirit (optional) Cream or ice-cream, to serve Directions Heat the oven to 190C (180C fan)/390F/gas 6. Choose a stoneware dish or ramekin that will accommodate your leftover pastries, grease the inside of the dish with butter. Cut your croissants into small pieces and place in you...