Description
Luxurious French toast elevates classic croissants into a breakfast masterpiece. Crisp edges, custardy center, and maple drizzle create an indulgent morning experience that delights your senses with French bakery inspiration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 croissants, preferably day-old
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Seasoning and Preparation:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) kosher salt
- Butter, for greasing the pan
Serving Suggestions (Optional):
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Carefully halve each croissant lengthwise, creating two equal halves if they are not pre-sliced.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together large eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture becomes smooth and uniformly blended.
- Gently immerse each croissant half into the prepared custard mixture, ensuring both exterior and interior surfaces are thoroughly coated by slowly rotating and pressing the pastry to absorb the liquid.
- Melt unsalted butter on a preheated griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place the saturated croissant halves onto the buttered cooking surface, allowing them to transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once achieving a crisp exterior and warm interior, transfer the french toast to serving plates.
- Garnish with fresh seasonal berries, dollops of lightly whipped cream, or drizzle with pure maple syrup for an indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- Leftover croissants transform into a decadent breakfast treat, rescuing day-old pastries from potential waste.
- Custard mixture ensures each croissant becomes crispy outside while remaining soft and custardy inside.
- Butter in the griddle creates a rich, golden exterior that caramelizes the natural sugars in the pastry.
- Toppings like fresh berries or maple syrup elevate this simple dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Quick preparation makes this recipe perfect for weekend brunches or special morning surprises.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg