Easy Croissant French Toast
A decadent and easy-to-make French toast recipe using buttery croissants, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large large croissants
- 6 large large eggs
- 2 large large egg yolks
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or bourbon or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey warmed or real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter as needed for cooking
- Fresh berries for garnish
- Confectioners’ sugar for garnish
- Real maple syrup for serving
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°F to keep the cooked croissants warm as you work in batches.
- Slice the croissants in half horizontally.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, milk, Grand Marnier (or vanilla), honey, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish for easy dipping.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Dip the croissant halves into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well-soaked on both sides. Let any excess drip back into the dish.
- Place the croissants, cut side down, in the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked croissants to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven.
Serving
- Once all croissants are cooked, arrange them on a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh berries, dust with confectioners’ sugar, and drizzle with maple syrup or add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of orange zest to the egg mixture. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking. Soak croissants briefly to prevent them from falling apart.