1) Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4.
2) Tear the croissants into pieces and put in a small gratin dish; I use a
cast iron oval with a capacity of about 500ml.
3) Put the sugar and water into a saucepan, and swirl around to help
dissolve the sugar before putting the saucepan on the hob over medium to high
heat. Caramelise the sugar and water mixture by letting it bubble away until it
all turns a deep amber colour; this will take 3 to 5 minutes. Keep looking but
don't be too timid.
4) Take the pan off the heat and add the cream - ignoring all spluttering -
followed by the bourbon and milk. Whisk to mix, then still whisking add the
beaten eggs. Pour this quickly over the croissants and leave to steep for 10
minutes.
5) Place in the preheated oven for 20 minutes and prepare to swoon.
