Baked Croissant Blueberry French Toast With Crispy Pecans Recipe

Name: Baked Croissant Blueberry French Toast With Crispy Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: French Toast; 6 -8 plain croissants, cut in half lengthwise; 6 eggs; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; 1 orange, zest of; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 pinch salt; Topping; 1 cup pecans; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups blueberries; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; Blueberry Syrup; 1 cup blueberries; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

French Toast
6 -8 plain croissants, cut in half lengthwise
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 orange, zest of
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
Topping
1 cup pecans
1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Blueberry Syrup
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
For the French toast: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the croissant halves in the baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half-and-half, nutmeg, vanilla, Grand Marnier, orange zest, 1/4 cup brown sugar, white sugar and salt. Pour this mixture over the croissants. Cover the baking dish and chill until all of the liquid is absorbed, at least 2 hours.
2
For the topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a shallow baking pan, spread the pecans evenly and toast until fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss pecans with the 1 teaspoon butter and salt.
3
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the croissant mixture. Melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/4 cup brown sugar, stirring until the butter is melted. Drizzle this mixture over the baking dish and bake for 20 inutes, or until the liquid from the blueberries is bubbling.
4
For the blueberry syrup: In a small saucepan, cook blueberries and maple syrup over moderate heat until berries have burst, about 3 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve; stir in the lemon juice.
5
Sprinkle the croissant French toast with toasted pecans. Serve with the syrup.

928

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: French Toast, 6 -8 plain croissants, cut in half lengthwise, 6 eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Baked Croissant Blueberry French Toast With Crispy Pecans falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Croissant Blueberry French Toast With Crispy Pecans

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