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sweet French toast with croissant.
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đź“‹Croissant French Toast

Give new life to leftover croissants with this Croissant French toast recipe. Just like regular French toast, an old buttery croissant is dipped in rich egg custard and cooked to golden perfection. A perfect sweet start to the day with this warm French toast with dusting of powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings (2 halved per person)
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Jyothi Rajesh

Ingredients

  • 4 butter croissants
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup half and half or whole milk of your choice
  • 3 tablespoons white granular sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • Generous pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • In a wide bowl, mix eggs, half and half, granular sugar, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and a dash of nutmeg powder.
  • Whisk well until combined.
  • Cut the croissant in half lengthwise.
  • Place butter in a large skillet. Quickly dip each half of the croissant in the custard mix on both sides.
  • Shake off excess custard and then place it in the skillet on medium heat.
  • Cook 4-5 minutes until browned on one side, flip and cook on the other side until golden.
  • Remove from the pan, serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
  • To keep French toast warm, place it on a baking tray in the oven at 200F until ready to serve.
  • Croissant French toast is best served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup (or honey), whipped cream, and berries.

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Notes

  1. A day-old croissant is best. Slightly stale bread is perfect for soaking up the custard without falling apart.
  2. Don’t over-soak croissants in custard. Move fast while dipping croissant in custard and ensure to shake off excess custard drippings.
  3. Customize custard. Nutmeg is optional, but I highly recommend it. It adds warming flavors. You can also add a splash of rum to the custard.
  4. Use butter to cook French toast; it adds a nice flavor and taste.
  5. Cook on medium-low flame, so French toast cooks golden brown evenly.
  6. Cook in small batches. Do not over-crowd the pan.
  7. Croissant French toasts are best enjoyed with toppings of powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, and berries.
 
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg