French Toast Croissants with Strawberries
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November 15, 2024
These French Toast Croissants with Strawberries take classic brunch to an elegant new level. Buttery croissants are dipped in a citrusy egg mixture infused with orange zest, then pan-fried until perfectly golden and crisp on the outside while staying soft and custardy on the inside.
Paired with a dollop of whipped orange butter and a dusting of powdered sugar, these croissants are both rich and refreshing. Served warm with fresh strawberries or your favorite fruit on the side, this dish makes for a luxurious yet easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients:
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| 0.25cup butter | |
| 0.5cup butter softened | |
| 4 croissants plain, split | |
| 2 eggs slightly beaten | |
| 0.33333334cup milk | |
| 1teaspoon orange peel grated | |
| 0.25cup powdered sugar | |
| 4servings strawberries fresh, sliced |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Orange Butter
In a small mixing bowl, beat together all the orange butter ingredients on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until light and fluffy (about 1 to 2 minutes). Set aside.
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2.
Make the Egg Mixture
In a shallow pie pan, whisk together the milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of orange peel.
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3.
Cook the Croissants
1. Heat a 10-inch skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. | 2. Dip 4 croissant halves into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. | 3. Place the croissant halves, cut side down, in the skillet. | 4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. | 5. Remove the croissants from the skillet and place them on a serving platter to keep warm.
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4.
Finish Cooking the Remaining Croissants
Repeat the process with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining 4 croissant halves.
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5.
Serve
Dust the cooked croissants with powdered sugar and serve with a dollop of the orange butter.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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