Croissant French Toast
Transform your breakfast with this decadent croissant French toast, featuring buttery layers soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, and warm spices. Each slice is baked to golden perfection and drizzled with maple syrup for a sweet finish. Perfect for special occasions or lazy weekends, this dish will leave your taste buds dancing and your family craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 day-old croissants (halved)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange halved croissants in a baking dish, cut side up.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are well-soaked. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve immediately with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg