Croissant Orange French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 large croissants, cut into top and bottom halves
1 (9 oz jar) orange marmalade
3 oz orange juice
5 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp almond extract
strawberries , whole or sliced, for garnish
or fresh orange sections ( tangerines , fresh mandarin, or clementines)
syrup of choice

Directions:

Place the bottom halves of the croissants into a 13x9-inch buttered baking dish
In small bowl, combine the marmalade with the orange juice, mix completely
Spoon the thinned marmalade over each croissant bottom half, saving a little to be used as a glaze for the tops of the croissants
Place the tops of the croissants over the croissant bottom halves
In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, cream, and almond extract
Pour this mixture over the croissants
Spoon the reamining marmalade over the top of each croissant as a glaze
Cover the baking dish, and refrigerate 8-10 hours, allowing the croissants to soak in the egg mixture
When ready to cook, remove from the refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 45-60 minutes before baking
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes
Garnish with stawberries and mandarin orange sections (or other oranges)
THIS IS TRULY WONDERFUL!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.55 Kcal (1204 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.2g	25%
Cholesterol	181.47mg	60%
Sodium	218.63mg	9%
Potassium	147mg	3%
Total Carbs	26.59g	9%
Sugars	3.97g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	7%
Protein	9.3g	19%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	13%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	54mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.69 Kcal (895 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.04g	25%
Cholesterol	134.86mg	60%
Sodium	162.47mg	9%
Potassium	109.24mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.76g	9%
Sugars	2.95g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	7%
Protein	6.91g	19%
Vitamin C	6mg	13%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	40.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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