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Croissant French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup

Source of Recipe


From "The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• ½ cup whipping cream
  
• 1½ Tbsp powdered sugar
  
• 4 large day-old croissants
  
• ¾ cup milk
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 2 Tbsp butter
  
• 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
  
• Fresh Strawberry Syrup
  






Instructions



1. Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1½ tablespoons powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Chill.
   
   
2. Slice croissants in half lengthwise.
   
   
3. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well.
   
   
4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves.
   
   
5. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; top each serving with whipped cream and 2 tablespoons Fresh Strawberry Syrup.
   
   Makes 4 servings
   
   
   Fresh Strawberry Syrup:
   
   ◦  1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
   ◦  ½ cup sugar
   ◦  ¼ cup orange liqueur or orange juice
   ◦  1 tsp grated orange rind
   
   Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; let stand 30 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until warm.
   
   Makes about 2 cups