Stuffed Croissant French Toast Food

CROISSANT BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Using cooking spray, grease a 13x9-in. baking dish and set aside. , Slice croissants in half lengthwise. , In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla paste, cinnamon, orange zest and maple syrup. Submerge croissant halves in liquid until completely soaked. Arrange croissants in baking dish, overlapping slightly if necessary. Bake 25-30 minutes.

BACON & BANANA STUFFED FRENCH TOAST CROISSANTS

Steps:

• Split the croissants. Stuff each one with a couple of slices of crispy smoked bacon and some sliced banana. Whisk the eggs, milk and maple syrup. Dunk the croissants into the mixture, pressing them under the liquid until it's all been absorbed.
• Heat a knob of butter in a large frying pan. Cook the filled croissants for 3-4 mins on each side, pressing down with a fish slice to make sure the whole surface touches the pan. When cooked through, dust with icing sugar and serve with maple syrup.

BAKED STRAWBERRY AND CREAM STUFFED CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Grease a baking sheet with butter. 2. In a large shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons St. Germain, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and the salt. 3. Grab the croissants and make a 1 inch slit at the top of each, move your knife to create space in the croissant, being careful not to poke through the other sides (see above photos). 4. In a bowl, gently stir together the cream cheese and strawberry jam, leaving streaks of red and white. Spoon the mix into a ziplock bag and snip the corner off the bag. Squeeze approximately 2 tablespoons of the strawberry cream into each croissant where you created your hole. Don't stress about making it perfect. Dip each croissant into the egg mixture, allow it to sit 1 minute per side. Arrange half the croissants on the prepared baking sheet. 5. Brush each croissant with a little leftover egg batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the croissant is golden. 6. Melt together the butter, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Spoon the butter evenly over each croissant. Bake another 10 minutes, until the croissants are caramelized on top and crisp.7. Toss the berries with 1 tablespoon St. Germain, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon maple. Serve the french toast warm, topped with whipped cream, berries, and maple Enjoy!

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• For the blackberry syrup: In a saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes on low. Stir in the cornstarch, then continue cooking, using a whisk or spoon to mash the larger pieces of blackberries. Remove from the heat when it's nice and thick.
• For the croissant French toast: Split the croissants in half through the middle.
• In a bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and eggs. Dunk each croissant half into the mixture so that it's fully coated. Set the pieces aside on a plate.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over low heat, then melt a small amount of butter in it. Add as many croissant halves as will fit, cut-side down, then increase the heat very slightly (don't go above medium low). Allow the pieces to cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes. Move them around in the skillet a bit to make sure they don't burn. When they're deep golden brown on the bottom, flip them to the other side and let them cook for another 2 minutes or so. Remove from the pan and cook the rest of the croissant halves.
• Serve a top and bottom piece together with butter, warm blackberry syrup and maple syrup, strawberries and whipped cream.

STUFFED CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl wide enough to immerse croissant, whisk eggs until light yellow.
• Add milk, half& half, vanilla and seasonings and mix together.
• Slice croissant and spread cream cheese on bottom half.
• Lay sliced fruit on top of cream cheese and cover with top croissant half.
• Dip in egg mixture and fry in butter till brown.
• Flip over and brown other side.

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Prepare coals on a grill and let heat reduce to a moderate heat.
• In a blender, combine eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until the ingredients are smooth. Set aside.
• Slice peaches in half and remove the pit. Brush the flesh side of each half with melted butter. Place the peaches on the grill for 5 minutes, or until the flesh side is evenly caramelized and begins to soften. Remove the peaches from the grill and dice them. Transfer to a bowl and add lemon juice and sugar, to taste. Set the peach mixture aside.
• Pour the egg batter into a pie plate. Dip the croissant halves into the batter, making sure that each side is coated. Place the croissants on the grill, flat side down. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the batter appears cooked and the croissant begins to darken; watch carefully, as they will cook quickly. Flip the croissants and grill on the other side for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the croissants from the grill.
• Place the bottom half of 1 croissant on a plate. Add 1/4 of the peach mixture and place the top half of the croissant over the peaches. Pour Bourbon Pecan Maple Syrup over the top and garnish with fresh mint. Repeat with remaining croissants.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter begins to brown, remove the pan from heat and add bourbon. Flambe the mixture until the alcohol has burned off and then add the syrup and pecans. Return the pan to the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

STUFFED CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla; pour into a 13 x 9 inch pan.
• Slice each croissant almost completely through horizontally.
• With a hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
• Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture on the inside surface of each croissant.
• Place strawberry slices over cream cheese mixture and press lightly to secure.
• Close the croissants and place in the 13 x 9 inch pan; soak each side 2-3 minutes.
• Melt a little butter in a small frying pan; place croissant in pan; cover and cook 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned.
• Serve immediately sprinkled with powdered sugar.