DESCRIPTION
Take classic French toast to a whole new level by using buttery, flaky croissants. Their delicate layers soak up a rich vanilla-maple custard while remaining crisp and golden on the outside and soft and creamy inside. Finished with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and warm maple syrup, this elegant breakfast is perfect for brunch, holidays, or any special morning.
Every bite combines the rich flavor of French pastries with the comforting taste of homemade French toast.
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
4 large buttery croissants, sliced in half
4 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2 tbsps pure maple syrup
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsps vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of kosher salt
2 tbsps unsalted butter
Fresh strawberries
Fresh blueberries
Powdered sugar
Warm maple syrup for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Allow the croissant halves to soak for about 30 seconds per side.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the soaked croissants into the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Top with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Drizzle with warm maple syrup before serving.
RECIPE NOTES
Day-old croissants absorb the custard beautifully without becoming soggy.
For an extra-decadent version, fill the croissants with cream cheese, mascarpone, Nutella®, or fruit preserves before dipping them in the custard.
Add toasted pecans or sliced almonds for additional texture.
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST (Buttery Croissant French Toast with Vanilla Maple Custard)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Allow the croissant halves to soak for about 30 seconds per side.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the soaked croissants into the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Top with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Drizzle with warm maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For an extra-decadent version, fill the croissants with cream cheese, mascarpone, Nutella®, or fruit preserves before dipping them in the custard.
Add toasted pecans or sliced almonds for additional texture.
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Let us know how it was!NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)
Calories: 485
Protein: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Cholesterol: 235 mg
Sodium: 430 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 16 g
| Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes |
| Total Time: 20 minutes | Yield: 4 servings |
| Difficulty: Easy | Croissant French Toast Recipe |
