Leftover Croissant French Toast
Croissant French toast is a decadent way to breath new life into leftovers of the buttery pastry. Old croissants gets soaked in a rich custard and baked to perfection for a scrumptious breakfast or brunch that’s easy enough for any weekend but festive enough for a holiday or special occasion.
I don’t do complicated in the mornings.
Mornings are complicated enough as is.
So I love when I stumble onto a recipe that is easy to put together even before I have my coffee and feeds multiple people.
And that’s exactly what this croissant French toast is.
It’s easy and a richer version of the classic breakfast dish.
The ease makes it doable any day, but the indulgence factor means it’s perfect for Christmas morning, Easter, or Mother’s Day!
Ingredients
- Croissants– Preferably croissants that are on the stale side and getting sort of crusty and a little tough.
- Butter– Salted
- Half and half– While you could substitute heavy or light cream, I would not use anything less rich than full fat half and half. You want al the richness!
- Sugar– Granulated
- Vanilla extract– Real vanilla extract
- Eggs
- For serving– Fresh fruit, berries, syrup, etc.
How to Make
Croissant French toast is a snap to make!
Just slice each croissant in half lengthwise and set them aside while you make the batter.
Whisk the half and half, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl.
Soak the sliced croissants in the custard mixture for 2 minutes, making sure they are totally submerged.
Then, heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat until the butter melts.
Remove the croissants from the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drain off thoroughly.
Add the soaked croissants to the hot butter with the cut side down.
Cook the croissants until golden brown and crispy on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes.
Then flip them over and cook them for another 3-4 minutes or just until crispy and golden brown on the other side.
Transfer them to a waiting plate.
Serve warm with fresh berries on the side and a drizzle of syrup overtop.
Enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
This is a recipe that’s best enjoyed when you first make it.
However if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For best results, reheat in a hot buttered skillet on the stove until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- I recommend using salted butter in this recipe. The salt enhances the sweetness of the finished French toast just the right amount.
- If your croissants aren’t stale (somewhat hard), only soak them for 60 seconds.
- Whipped cream also makes a delicious topping for these and so does a drizzle of melted Nutella.
Other French Toast Recipes
Croissant French toast is an easy way to elevate the classic dish and turn it into a totally decadent breakfast treat.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other French toast recipes?
Try these:
- Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
- Overnight Cherry French Toast Bake
- Air Fryer Fruity Pebbles French Toast
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Leftover Croissant French Toast
Ingredients
- 4 croissants preferably on the stale side
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups half and half
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- fresh fruit and/or berries for serving
- syrup for serving
Instructions
- Slice each croissant in half lengthwise and set aside.4 croissants
- Add the half and half, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl whisking together just until evenly combined. Add the sliced croissants to the mixture, submerging and soaking them for 2 minutes.1 1/4 cups half and half, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the butter to a large nonstick skillet and melt over medium low heat.2 tbsp salted butter
- Using tongs remove the croissants from the mixture, allowing excess egg mixture to drain off thoroughly, and add them to the hot butter- cut side down.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes- just until crispy and golden brown on the other side. Transfer them to a waiting plate.
- Serve warm with fresh berries on the side and a drizzle of syrup overtop.fresh fruit and/or berries, syrup
Notes
- I recommend using salted butter in this recipe. The salt enhances the sweetness of the finished French toast just the right amount.
- If your croissants aren't stale (somewhat hard), only soak them for 60 seconds.
- Whipped cream also makes a delicious topping for these and so does a drizzle of melted Nutella.
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