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Baked Croissant French Toast with Cinnamon Brandy Apples

Brenda Lanzilli
This Baked Croissant French Toast is decadent, rich and custardy on the inside while still crispy, flakey and crunchy on the outside. It's nothing short of pure magic!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8 people
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 croissants
  • 6 eggs
  • 13.5 oz reduced fat coconut milk or regular milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 apples peeled, cored and diced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brandy or cognac i used Courvoisier
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon (divided)
  • 3 tbsp butter thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup apple butter or preserves

Instructions
 

  • Halve croissants and set aside.
  • Combine 6 eggs, coconut milk, vanilla extract, kosher salt, maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon in medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk and set aside.
  • Peel, core and dice apples. Mix with brown sugar, ground clove, ½ tsp cinnamon and brandy/cognac. Set aside.
  • Prepare 9x13 baking pan by lightly buttering bottom.
  • Dunk 1 by 1 or 2 by 2 croissants into egg milk mixture and arrange in baking dish. Repeat process until all croissants have been used. Add remaining milk/eggs to baking dish. Arrange apples on top of croissants and sprinkle with cinnamon. Let sit at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Place baking dish in lower half of the oven so avoid burning croissant tops.
  • Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven, serve with fresh whipped cream and high quality maple syrup.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts are estimates 
  • Can be prepped in advance- refrigerate overnight and bake in the AM 
  • Apple jam or preserves can be substituted for apple butter, however that will be sweeter- I prefer the slight tartness of apple butter. 
  • I suggest serving with fresh whipped cream and maple syrup, although fresh berries and a sprig of mint would be a nice touch as well

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 760IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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