Croissant French Toast
Start your day with the rich, buttery goodness of croissant French toast. This decadent dish transforms flaky croissants into a luxurious breakfast treat that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for brunch or a special occasion, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends with its delightful flavors and elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh or day-old croissants
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for drizzling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Slice croissants in half lengthwise, allowing them to firm up if fresh.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Dip each croissant half into the custard mixture for about 15 seconds per side to soak.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp of butter.
- Place soaked croissants cut-side down in the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg