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A delicious plate of Croissant French Toast

Croissant French Toast

This Croissant French Toast is a decadent twist on a breakfast classic, perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 456
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard
  • 6 croissants croissants large, sliced
  • 4 eggs eggs
  • 240 ml milk
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch table salt
Topping
  • 65 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 60 g butter unsalted, cold and diced

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Grease a baking dish and arrange the croissant slices in layers.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and diced cold butter. Use your fingers to create a crumbly texture.
  5. Sprinkle the topping over the croissants in the baking dish.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to come together.
  7. The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
  9. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a truly indulgent experience, serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream.