Best Croissant French Toast Recipes

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CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint fresh blackberries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
8 croissants (a rounder shape is best)
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 large eggs
Butter, for frying and serving
Warm maple syrup, for serving
Strawberries, for serving
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the blackberry syrup: In a saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes on low. Stir in the cornstarch, then continue cooking, using a whisk or spoon to mash the larger pieces of blackberries. Remove from the heat when it's nice and thick.
  • For the croissant French toast: Split the croissants in half through the middle.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and eggs. Dunk each croissant half into the mixture so that it's fully coated. Set the pieces aside on a plate.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over low heat, then melt a small amount of butter in it. Add as many croissant halves as will fit, cut-side down, then increase the heat very slightly (don't go above medium low). Allow the pieces to cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes. Move them around in the skillet a bit to make sure they don't burn. When they're deep golden brown on the bottom, flip them to the other side and let them cook for another 2 minutes or so. Remove from the pan and cook the rest of the croissant halves.
  • Serve a top and bottom piece together with butter, warm blackberry syrup and maple syrup, strawberries and whipped cream.

CROISSANT BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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My best friend and son's godfather introduced me to this recipe. It is a perfect holiday or Sunday brunch menu addition. It is easy to make and has a rich taste, so you can't help but feel a little fancy while eating it. We recently enjoyed this at a special family occasion, and now it is a favorite. I like to bake it, but it can also be made in a stovetop skillet. -Amanda Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 croissant
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup light cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Optional Toppings: Confectioners' sugar, assorted fresh fruit or maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Using cooking spray, grease a 13x9-in. baking dish and set aside. , Slice croissants in half lengthwise. , In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla paste, cinnamon, orange zest and maple syrup. Submerge croissant halves in liquid until completely soaked. Arrange croissants in baking dish, overlapping slightly if necessary. Bake 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

FRENCH TOAST CROISSANT CASSEROLE



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A delicious breakfast casserole that's easy to make a serves a crowd. I buy very flaky fresh authentic croissants from the bakery to make this dish. You could substitute brioche also for the croissants. You can also top with fresh strawberries macerated in sugar.

Provided by GreyhoundX3

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 croissants, cubed
8 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
1/2 cup pecans, toasted rough chopped
1/4 cup butter, diced
maple syrup, warmed
powdered sugar (optional)
butter, for pan

Steps:

  • Butter casserole dish.
  • Cube 10 fresh croissants in large pieces.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, spices, orange peel, salt.
  • Pour egg mixture over croissants, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Next day, preheat oven 350°F.
  • Toast pecans in dry pan until lightly browned and toasted.
  • Sprinkle nuts over cold casserole.
  • Dot with diced butter.
  • Bake uncovered 350F 30-35 minutes.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes then drizzle with warm maple syrup.
  • To make warm maple syrup boil a pan of water.
  • Take boiling water off heat and place maple syrup bottle in hot water for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar or fresh strawberries macerated in sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.8, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 368.8, Sodium 969, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 29.4, Protein 17.8

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Had this at brunch in upstate New York and fell in love from first bite. I had never heard of it before nor seen a recipe, so had to try and record myself! Since croissants are naturally buttery, there is less need for butter or syrup as you would traditional French toast. Tastes especially great with either apricot pineapple jam or strawberries as shown.

Provided by Tim Johnson

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon
6 croissants, split
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the griddle with cooking spray.
  • Whisk eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Add half-and-half, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to eggs and whisk until frothy.
  • Dunk croissants, 1 at a time, into egg mixture just until both sides are coated.
  • Cook croissants on the hot griddle, split-side down, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining croissants. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 492.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

ORANGE CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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For a hearty winter weekend breakfast, flaky croissants are filled with sweetened cream cheese and thick orange marmalade, then soaked in a cream-based batter laced with Grand Marnier and orange zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Grated zest of 1 orange
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
6 croissants, preferably day-old
1/2 cup orange marmalade, plus more for serving if desired
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving if desired
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Orange Syrup
2 oranges, segmented (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, cream, Grand Marnier, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and orange zest in a medium bowl, and set aside. Stir together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl.
  • Halve the croissants crosswise. Spread bottom with cream-cheese mixture, then with marmalade. Place tops back on to seal. Place the stuffed croissants in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over croissants; soak 5 minutes.Turn croissants over; soak 5 minutes more or until they are soaked through.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry half of the croissants until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.Transfer to wire rack, and place in oven while cooking remaining bread.Wipe out skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with orange syrup, butter, and orange segments, if desired.

SALTED CARAMEL CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY



Salted Caramel Croissant French Toast Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: heavy cream, powdered sugar, McCormick® vanilla extract, granulated sugar, salted butter, heavy cream, kosher salt, McCormick® vanilla extract, whole milk, granulated sugar, large egg, kosher salt, McCormick® vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, nonstick cooking spray, croissants, pecan, powdered sugar

Provided by Ivan Diaz

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup heavy cream, cold
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons salted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whole milk
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
6 croissants, halved
½ cup pecan, roughly chopped, for garnish
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the vanilla whipped cream: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and McCormick® Vanilla Extract. Using an electric hand mixer, whip on medium-high speed until thickened and medium peaks form, 3-4 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Make the salted caramel: Combine the granulated sugar and butter in a small pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until the butter melts, 2-3 minutes. Once the butter has melted, continue to cook until golden, stirring occasionally. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the salt and McCormick® Vanilla Extract. Set aside until ready to serve (the caramel will thicken as it cools).
  • Make the French toast: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, egg, salt, and McCormick® Vanilla Extract until smooth. Whisk in the flour and baking powder until incorporated.
  • Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and grease with nonstick spray. Working in batches, dip the croissant halves in batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then arrange in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Top the bottom croissant halves with a scoop of whipped cream. Cover with the top croissant halves. Drizzle with salted caramel and garnish with the pecans and powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 45 grams

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs, cracked
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of vanilla
Clarified butter
4 large croissants, split
1 pint blueberries
1 pint strawberries

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, mix eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Wisk until well combined.
  • With large teflon pan over medium heat, add one ounce of clarified butter. Then take one croissant at a time and dredge in egg mixture and grill cutside down first for approximately 3 minutes. Then carefully flip with a spatula. Do not press the croissant. After all croissants are cooked carefully shingle each croissant on a serving plate. Cover with a handful of fresh berries.

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH SOFT CARAMEL APPLES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
4 large croissants, halved lengthwise
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Make the batter for the French toast by whisking together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Pay close attention while you make the caramel apples - put the sugar in a large dry skillet and place it over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Be careful; the sugar is really hot at this point. Still stirring, add the butter, which will foam a little. Once the sugar and butter become a caramel sauce, fold in the apple wedges. Now, because the apples are cooler than the sugar, the sugar may start to seize and harden, but don't freak out -- keep stirring, once the apples warm up the caramel will smooth out again. When the caramel sauce starts to form around the apples, pour in the maple syrup. Give it a stir and simmer for about 10 minutes until the apples are fork tender. Pull them off the heat and keep warm until you are ready to serve.
  • For the French toast itself, warm the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. You probably will only be able to fit a couple of croissants in the pan at once, so prepare these in batches. Take a croissant half and quickly dredge it in the batter. The key word here is quickly; the croissants are very soft and will disintegrate if soaked in the batter. Lay the croissants in the pan, cut-side down, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip them over with a spatula and brown the other side.
  • The presentation is like a caramel apple sandwich - take the bottom half of the croissant and put it on a plate, spoon some of the caramel apples on top of that, and cover with the top 1/2 of the croissant. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon and serve.

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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More like a scrumptious dessert than a main dish, this rich French toast is topped with a tangy raspberry sauce and a vanilla sauce that includes ice cream. I cut the croissants into shapes with a cookie cutter for my 4-year-old grandson, Patrick. He even asks for the "ice cream sauce" on pancakes! -June Dickenson Philippi, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
BERRY SAUCE:
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
2 tablespoons sugar
FRENCH TOAST:
3 eggs
4 croissants, split
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160°., Remove from the heat. Gently stir in ice cream and vanilla until ice cream is melted. Place plastic wrap over the surface of the sauce; cool., For berry sauce, combine raspberries and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a shallow bowl, beat eggs. Dip both sides of croissants in egg. On a griddle, brown croissants on both sides in butter. Serve with vanilla and berry sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1037 calories, Fat 73g fat (43g saturated fat), Cholesterol 528mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

STUFFED CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Stuffed Croissant French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danny Beason

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 plain croissants
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon other fruit extract
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
honey nut cream cheese or cream cheese
butter
peaches or other fresh fruit, sliced

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl wide enough to immerse croissant, whisk eggs until light yellow.
  • Add milk, half& half, vanilla and seasonings and mix together.
  • Slice croissant and spread cream cheese on bottom half.
  • Lay sliced fruit on top of cream cheese and cover with top croissant half.
  • Dip in egg mixture and fry in butter till brown.
  • Flip over and brown other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 157.1, Sodium 487.4, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 9.8

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH GRILLED PEACHES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 peaches
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons sugar
4 croissants, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
Bourbon Pecan Maple Syrup, recipe follows
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup bourbon
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare coals on a grill and let heat reduce to a moderate heat.
  • In a blender, combine eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until the ingredients are smooth. Set aside.
  • Slice peaches in half and remove the pit. Brush the flesh side of each half with melted butter. Place the peaches on the grill for 5 minutes, or until the flesh side is evenly caramelized and begins to soften. Remove the peaches from the grill and dice them. Transfer to a bowl and add lemon juice and sugar, to taste. Set the peach mixture aside.
  • Pour the egg batter into a pie plate. Dip the croissant halves into the batter, making sure that each side is coated. Place the croissants on the grill, flat side down. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the batter appears cooked and the croissant begins to darken; watch carefully, as they will cook quickly. Flip the croissants and grill on the other side for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the croissants from the grill.
  • Place the bottom half of 1 croissant on a plate. Add 1/4 of the peach mixture and place the top half of the croissant over the peaches. Pour Bourbon Pecan Maple Syrup over the top and garnish with fresh mint. Repeat with remaining croissants.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter begins to brown, remove the pan from heat and add bourbon. Flambe the mixture until the alcohol has burned off and then add the syrup and pecans. Return the pan to the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Eleanor Moscatel

Categories     Dairy     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Paris     France     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup half and half or milk
3 eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 1-day-old croissants, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Add croissants to egg batter and turn until thoroughly coated.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.

BLUEBERRY CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Sauté     Blueberry     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup half and half
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons blueberry preserves
4 croissants, cut horizontally in half
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2-pint baskets fresh blueberries
Pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine half and half, eggs, sugar, brandy, cinnamon, and salt in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; whisk custard to blend well. Spread 2 tablespoons preserves on each of 4 croissant halves; top each with plain croissant half, pressing to adhere. Place croissants in custard; turn to coat. Let soak until custard is absorbed, turning and basting often, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants; sauté until cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer croissants to plates. Add blueberries to same skillet. Sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Spoon berries over croissants. Serve with maple syrup.

STRAWBERRY CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Strawberry Croissant French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 croissants, halved lengthwise
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sliced strawberries, plus extra for garnish
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Spread croissant bottoms with cream cheese. Top with fresh strawberries, then sandwich with croissant tops.
  • In a deep dish, beat together eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg and almond extract.
  • Dip croissants in egg mixture and cook on a hot, buttered griddle or skillet until golden brown on both sides (be careful-croissants burn easily).
  • Garnish with fresh strawberries to serve.
  • NOTE: This recipe can easily be halved- just use 2 eggs instead of 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.6, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 143.4, Sodium 331.1, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 21.8, Protein 10

CARAMEL APPLE CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Number Of Ingredients 14

Batter:
3 large eggs
1/4 c. whole milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Apples:
1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 c. real maple syrup
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
4 large croissants, split in half lengthwise
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate. Put sugar in a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar begins to melt and caramelize, about 5-8 minutes. While still stirring, add in the butter. Once the sugar and butter become saucy, fold in the apple wedges. (The caramel will seize a bit, but continue to stir, and it will eventually coat the apples.) Once the caramel sauce has smoothed out, pour in the maple syrup. Let it gently simmer for 10 minutes, until the apples are fork tender. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm until ready to use. Meanwhile, warm half the butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Take the bottom halves of the four croissants and dip them in the egg mixture (very quickly as not to absorb too much of the batter). Lay the croissants, cut side down in the pan, and cook until just golden brown about 4 minutes. Flip over and repeat. Repeat with the tops of the croissants as well. To serve, place the bottom of the croissant on a plate. Top with the caramel apples. Place the top half of the croissant over the apples. Drizzle with the caramel sauce. Dust with confectioners sugar and cinnamon. Enjoy!

FABULOUS CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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I got this recipe from my grandma. I love to make this recipe when we have company. It's easy but they think I worked very hard on it.

Provided by Kid Chef Kaelin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 eggs
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup triple sec
2 tablespoons sugar
1 orange, zest of, finely grated
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 day old plain croissants, cut in half length-wise
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and cream together, add triple sec, granulated sugar, orange zest and cinnamon and whisk together.
  • Pour into a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Dip each croissant half in mixture, turning once.
  • Melt a few tablespoons of butter in skillet over medium heat, add as many croissant halves that will fit and fry until golden brown, repeat with any remaining croissants.
  • Put on plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar, I also like to add a slice or two of oranges to each plate.
  • Syrup and butter is optional, I like it with both, but my mom eats it plain.
  • Cooking time is approximate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 32, Cholesterol 421.8, Sodium 741.3, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 16.5, Protein 15.9

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH SOFT CARAMEL APPLES



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I got this from watching Tyler Florence on "The Tony Danza Show". I'm a college student, so you know that it's cheap to make! But my little cousins all go crazy over these.

Provided by jaefox1

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut in 1/2-inch-thick wedges
4 large plain croissants, split in half lengthwise
confectioners' sugar, for dusting
ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • use granny smith apples because of their low water content. juicy apples, like McIntosh, fall apart and turn to mush (He wasn't lying. That's the worse batch I made!).
  • Make the batter for the French toast by whisking together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Pay close attention while you make the apples.
  • Put the sugar in a large, dry skillet and place it over medium-low heat.
  • Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Be careful; the sugar is really hot at this point.
  • Still stirring, add the butter, which will foam a little.
  • Once the sugar and butter become a caramel sauce, fold in the apple wedges. Now, because the apples are cooler than the sugar, the sugar may start to seize and harden, but don't trip out- KEEP STIRRING! Once the apples warm up the caramel will smooth out again.
  • When the caramel sauce loosens up and coats the apples, pour in the maple syrup.
  • Give it a stir and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the apples are fork tender.
  • Pull them off the heat and keep them warm.
  • For the french toast itself, warm the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
  • You'll probably only be able to fit a couple of croissants in the pan at once, so make them in batches.
  • Take a croissant half and dredge it quickly in the batter. Do this QUICKLY or else the croissant will disintegrate if soaked in the batter.
  • Lay the croissants in the pan, cut side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip them over with a spatula and brown the other side.
  • The presentation is like a caramel apple sandwich. Put the bottom half of the croissant on a plate; spoon some of the caramel apples on top of that and cover with the top half of the croissant.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.2, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 228.6, Sodium 561.8, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 54.4, Protein 11.3

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Michael Stein

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Christmas     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 croissants, split horizontally
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Pure maple syrup, warmed
Fruit compote (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and nutmeg in a large bowl to blend. Add croissants to egg mixture; turn to coat evenly on both sides.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. Brush with melted butter. Lift croissants from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Cook croissants on griddle until browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 2 halves on each plate. Serve croissants with warm syrup and fruit compote, if desired.

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH SOFT CARAMEL APPLES



Croissant French Toast with Soft Caramel Apples image

Categories     Sauce     Sandwich     Breakfast     Side     Apple     Fall     Simmer

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Batter
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Caramel Apples
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut in 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large croissants, split in half lengthwise
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Make the batter for the French toast by whisking together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Pay close attention while you make the caramel apples. Put the sugar in a large, dry skillet and place it over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Be careful; the sugar is really hot at this point. Still stirring, add the butter, which will foam a little. Once the sugar and butter become a caramel sauce, fold in the apple wedges. Now, because the apples are cooler than the sugar, the sugar may start to seize and harden, but don't freak out-keep stirring. Once the apples warm up the caramel will smooth out again. When the caramel sauce loosens up and coats the apples, pour in the maple syrup. Give it a stir and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the apples are fork tender. Pull them off the heat and keep them warm.
  • For the French toast itself, warm the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. You probably will be able to fit only a couple of croissants in the pan at once, so prepare these in batches. Take a croissant half and quickly dredge it in the batter. The key word here is quickly; the croissants are very soft and will disintegrate if soaked in the batter. Lay the croissants in the pan, cut side down, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip them over with a spatula and brown the other side.
  • The presentation is like a caramel apple sandwich. Put the bottom half of the croissant on a plate; spoon some of the caramel apples on top of that and cover with the top half of the croissant. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. This is what I call a breakfast of champions!

ORANGE CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Pastry

Yield 6 People

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Grated zest of 1 orange
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
6 croissants, preferably day-old
1/2 cup orange marmalade, plus more for serving if desired
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving if desired
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 oranges, segmented (optional)
Orange Syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together the eggs, cream, Grand Marnier, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and orange zest in a medium bowl, and set aside. Stir together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. 2. Halve the croissants crosswise. Spread bottom with cream-cheese mixture, then with marmalade. Place tops back on to seal. Place the stuffed croissants in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over croissants; soak 5 minutes.Turn croissants over; soak 5 minutes more or until they are soaked through. 3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry half of the croissants until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.Transfer to wire rack, and place in oven while cooking remaining bread.Wipe out skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with orange syrup, butter, and orange segments, if desired. Orange Syrup Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar has dissolved. Combine juice and cornstarch in a bowl; pour into sugar syrup. Simmer gently until thick, 6 to 8 minutes. Add butter; stir until it melts. Serve warm.

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