Best Orange Croissant French Toast Recipes

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ORANGE CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



Orange Croissant French Toast image

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.

ORANGE CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST



ORANGE CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST image

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.

BAKED CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH ORANGE SYRUP RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Baked Croissant French Toast with Orange Syrup Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by june

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large eggs
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar
1 cup whole milk
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp vanilla extract
4 croissants
1/2 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, the milk, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla in a large bowl. Put the croissants in an 8-inch-square baking dish, squeezing them in to fit in a single layer. Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, then put a plate on top and press down to keep them submerged. Let soak in the refrigerator, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the plate from the croissants, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake until set, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler. Uncover the baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tbsp sugar and broil until the sugar is bubbling in spots, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the marmalade with 1/4 cup water in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve on the side.

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