Description
French-inspired golden croissant toast brings luxurious breakfast magic to your morning table. Buttery layers of crisp croissant meld with sweet caramelized sugar, creating a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 croissants, preferably day old
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk, preferably whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
Cooking and Serving:
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully split croissants lengthwise if not pre-sliced, ensuring an even cut.
- Create a silky custard mixture by vigorously whisking eggs until light and airy, then incorporate milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the custard into a spacious baking dish, then gently immerse croissant halves, allowing them to absorb the liquid for approximately one minute. Delicately flip the pastries to ensure even saturation.
- Prepare a griddle or expansive non-stick skillet over low-medium temperature, coating the surface generously with butter for optimal golden browning.
- Extract each croissant from the custard, permitting excess liquid to drip away, then carefully place onto the heated surface.
- Cook the croissants methodically, pressing lightly with a spatula, until each side achieves a rich, caramelized golden-brown hue, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Plate the golden croissant toast immediately, accompanied by vibrant fresh berries, pillowy whipped cream, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast game with this luxurious French-inspired croissant French toast that transforms ordinary pastries into a decadent morning treat.
- Choose day-old croissants for the best texture, as slightly stale pastries absorb the custard more effectively and create a richer, more indulgent result.
- Ensure low-medium heat while cooking to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly golden-brown exterior with a soft, custardy interior.
- Soak croissants briefly in the egg mixture to prevent them from becoming too soggy, allowing them to maintain their delicate layered structure.
- Generously butter the cooking surface to create a crispy, caramelized exterior that adds depth of flavor and prevents sticking.
- Customize your serving with fresh berries, whipped cream, or maple syrup to complement the rich, buttery croissant base and create a restaurant-worthy breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg