Golden, buttery croissant bread gets transformed into the ultimate French toast! With a crispy, caramelized outside and a delicate, custardy inside, this Croissant Bread French Toast is the perfect way to elevate your breakfast game. Whether for a special weekend brunch or a cozy morning treat, this recipe is sure to impress!
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| Yield: | Prep time: | Cook time: |
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| 8 pieces | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
French toast is always a treat, but using croissant bread takes it to another level. The flaky, buttery layers soak up the rich, vanilla-infused custard while staying light and airy inside.
Top this croissant bread french toast with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Pro tip: Pair it with our Candied Bacon and a killer Bloody Mary for an extra indulgent breakfast or brunch.
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What makes this french toast special
✔︎ Made with Croissant Bread: Extra flaky and buttery, croissant bread absorbs the custard beautifully while keeping its signature airy texture.
✔︎ Rich & Flavorful Custard: A blend of eggs, half and half, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon creates a warm, comforting flavor in every bite.
✔︎ Flour in the Batter: Adding flour creates a crispier exterior and prevents soggy toast.
✔︎ Keep Warm in the Oven: Placing freshly cooked French toast in a warm oven keeps every piece hot and ready to serve. As a bonus, it adds a slight caramelized crunch for extra texture!
✔︎ Great for Special Occasions: Whether it’s a weekend brunch or a holiday morning, this French toast feels fancy with little effort.
Ingredients & Substitutions
A few ingredient notes:
Eggs: Large eggs were used to test this recipe.
Half & half: My favorite for a rich flavor. You can also use whole milk or heavy cream.
All-purpose flour: Helps create a crispy exterior.
Croissant bread: Day-old bread makes the best french toast. Day-old brioche bread will give you a similar flavor. If your bread is fresh, let it sit on the counter for a few hours to dry out.
Instructions
French toast takes just minutes to make!
Make the Custard: In a large casserole dish, whisk together eggs, half and half, flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. It’s okay if the flour doesn’t fully dissolve.
Soak the Bread: Dip bread slices into the custard for about 30 seconds per side.
Cook the French Toast: Lightly butter the griddle and place soaked bread on it. Cook for a few minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side. Transfer cooked pieces of toast to a sheet pan in a warm oven while you finish cooking the rest of the bread.
Tips for the Best Croissant Bread French Toast
✘ Use Day-Old Bread: Fresh bread gets too soggy. Let slices sit out for a few hours to dry.
✘ Don’t Oversoak: A quick dip prevents sogginess.
✘ Use Medium Heat: Ensures a crispy outside while keeping the inside light and airy.
✘ Let It Rest Before Serving: Pop your finished french toast pieces in a warm oven while baking off the others. This helps the toast firm up.
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Recipe
Croissant Bread French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup half & half
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch kosher salt
- 8 slices croissant bread, stale
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Instructions
- Place a large sheet pan in the oven and preheat to 200°F. Preheat griddle to 375°F (or preheat a skillet over medium heat).
- In a 9x13"casserole dish, whisk together the eggs, half & half, flour, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. The dry ingredients may not fully mix, but that's fine.4 large eggs, ¾ cup half & half, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, Pinch kosher salt
- Dip bread slices into the custard mixture for about 30 seconds per side. Place soaked bread on the hot, lightly greased griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook until golden on the other side. Remove french toast from griddle and move to the preheated sheet pan in the oven.8 slices croissant bread,
- Repeat with remaining slices of croissant bread. Serve immediately with more maple syrup, powdered sugar, Greek yogurt or whipped cream, berries or toppings of your choice.
Notes
A few ingredient notes:
- Half & half: You can also substitute whole milk or heavy cream.
- Croissant bread: Use day-0ld brioche for a similar flavor.
Tips for the best Croissant French Toast:
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Use Day-Old Bread: Fresh bread gets too soggy. Let croissant bread slices sit out for a few hours to dry.
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Don’t Oversoak: A quick dip prevents sogginess.
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Use Medium Heat: Ensures a crispy outside while keeping the inside soft.
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Let It Rest Before Serving: Pop your finished french toast pieces in a warm oven while baking off the others. This helps the toast firm up and ensures everyone can eat warm french toast at the same time!
Freezing instructions:
Cool completely and freeze in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place frozen slices in a freezer bag and remove the excess air before sealing. Reheat in the toaster for a crisp texture. Use within three months of freezing.Scaling the Recipe:
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Nutrition
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