Preheat oven to 180c. Cut croissants into big chunks place in large bowl.add pistachios,coconut, raisins,& butter.toss to mix.

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to aboil. stir in sugar until dissolved. remove from the heat. Pour alittle of the milk into abaking dish. Scatter half the croissant mixture into the dish, then pour in half the remaining milk. add the remaining croissant mixture spreading it evenly.Pour over the remaining milk to completely cover croissant mixture.

Whip cream to soft peak &spread over top. Bake for 20minutes, then place under broiler for 5 minutes until golden. Garnish with chppped pistachios & serve hot.

Baked phyllo sheets or puff pastry can be used insteadof croissant. Before baking, brush phyllo or puff pastry with butter,then sprinkle with sugar. After baking,let cool, then cut into chunksm Proceed as directed for croissants.