Description
Indulge in a gourmet morning with Croissant French Toast with Almonds, a delightful twist on the classic French toast. This recipe features flaky croissants filled with a rich almond mixture, topped with crunchy sliced almonds for added texture. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a special breakfast treat, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with nutty flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it warm, drizzled with maple syrup or topped with fresh berries for an unforgettable start to your day.
Ingredients
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- 6 large croissants (preferably stale)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs (for custard)
- Sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the almond filling by mixing butter, sugar, almond meal, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined.
- Slice the croissants in half and spread the almond filling generously on each half.
- Arrange the filled croissants in a buttered baking dish with the filling side up.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, and salt; pour this custard over the croissants ensuring they are well-soaked.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use day-old croissants for best absorption of flavors. Experiment by adding fresh fruits or chocolate chips to enhance taste.