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Croissant French Toast Recipe
This croissant French toast recipe uses buttery, flaky croissants along with a classic French toast mixture to make a delicious breakFEAST.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants brioche or hot crossed buns work too
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- Pinch salt
Toppings
- fresh blueberries
- fresh cherries
- maple syrup
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Options
- ¼ cup jam Add your favorite jam inside each sliced croissant before baking if desired
- ¼ cup hazelnut spread, almond butter or peanut butter our almond butter or hazelnut spread recipe or storebought spread inside each croissant before soaking in egg mixture
- sliced bananas inside croissant on top of spread
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Grease a 10 x 7 inch oval baking dish. Sliced croissants in half, lengthwise
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest and sugar. Soak croissants briefly in the mixture but be careful to not soak each for more than a minute.
- Now arrange the croissants in the baking dish. It’s fine if they overlap. Cover with a plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until you are ready to bake.
- When ready, preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C. Remove the plastic wrap and bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove, let cool down for about 5 minutes. Serve with berries.
- Slice and serve.
- With syrup and whipped cream. If you would like to see a list of our favorite sides we have the all listed here. Enjoy every bite!
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Notes
- Don't soak your croissants for too long or they'll fall apart.
- Be sure to let the bread chill for 30 minutes to allow everything to soak in properly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
684IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.