Alyce Mantia's Almond Bread Pudding

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Bakery, Desserts

		ALYCE MANTIA (KRBS41A
6		Croissants; large, cut crosswise in 1/2" slices
8		Eggs; large, beaten slightly
2	c	Sugar
3	c	Half-and-half
1	tb	Amaretto
2	ts	Vanilla
1/4	c	Almond paste; about 3 oz, cut into bits
1/2	c	Almonds; slivered