Croissant French Toast With Fresh Strawberry Syrup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A wonderful dish for a special breakfast or brunch. Prep time does not include the time that strawberry syrup stands. Ingredients:
4 large day-old plain croissants |
3/4 cup milk |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons powdered sugar |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar |
1 quart fresh strawberries |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup orange liqueur or 1/4 cup orange juice |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
Directions:
1. For French toast:.
2. Slice croissants in half lengthwise.
3. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture; coating well.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 halves and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with sweetened whip cream and fresh strawberry syrup.
5. For sweetened whip cream:.
6. Beat cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. For fresh strawberry syrup:.
8. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and let stand 30 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until warm.
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