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Croissant French Toast

Croissant French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup

4 large day-old croissants
¾ cup milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter


Slice croissants in half lengthwise. Whisk together milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Place croissant halves into egg mixture and allow to soak up mixture.

Melt butter on large griddle over medium heat. Place croissant halves on griddle and cook about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and slightly puffed.

Serve with fresh strawberry syrup and sweetened whipped cream.

Sweetened Whipped Cream

½ cup whipping cream
1-1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Beat cream at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fresh Strawberry Syrup

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup sugar
1 tsp grated orange zest
¼ cup orange juice

Combine sliced strawberries and sugar and let stand until sugar dissolves. Heat through in a skillet over medium low heat. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl. Add orange zest and juice and stir well. Serve warm over croissants.