Croissant French Toast With Pecans

Health score
4%
Croissant French Toast With Pecans
20 min.
4
637kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful twist on a classic breakfast dish—Croissant French Toast with Pecans. Perfectly golden-brown croissants come together with a rich egg and cream custard, creating a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will transform your morning routine into a gourmet experience. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this decadent treat in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weekday breakfast or an extravagant brunch occasion.

Imagine biting into buttery croissants that have soaked up a luscious mixture of half-and-half, eggs, and vanilla, then cooked to perfection until they’re irresistibly crisp on the outside. The addition of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch and a nutty depth of flavor, while a warm honey sauce drizzled over the top creates a sweet finish that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a quiet morning at home or entertaining friends and family, this Croissant French Toast is a surefire way to impress. Each bite is a comforting reminder of the simple pleasures of breakfast, elevating the mundane into a culinary celebration. So gather your ingredients and get ready to elevate your brunch game with this scrumptious dish!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter divided
  •  day-old croissants halved
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup half-and-half 
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together half-and-half, eggs, and vanilla. Dip croissant halves into mixture. Cook pecans, honey, and 2 Tbsp. butter in a saucepan until hot. Keep warm. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 croissant halves; cook until golden brown. Repeat.
  3. Serve with honey mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories637kcal
Protein7.46%
Fat52.65%
Carbs39.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.82
Glycemic Load
34.76
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.759565260099%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.33mg
Delphinidin
0.9mg
Catechin
0.9mg
Epigallocatechin
0.7mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:636.98kcal
31.85%
Fat:38.18g
58.74%
Saturated Fat:17.19g
107.47%
Carbohydrates:65.1g
21.7%
Net Carbohydrates:62.34g
22.67%
Sugar:43.87g
48.74%
Cholesterol:216.15mg
72.05%
Sodium:369.11mg
16.05%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:12.17g
24.34%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.61%
Selenium:26.82µg
38.31%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.5%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.14%
Phosphorus:215.76mg
21.58%
Vitamin A:1056.53IU
21.13%
Folate:73.03µg
18.26%
Vitamin B5:1.34mg
13.44%
Iron:2.33mg
12.95%
Copper:0.24mg
12.06%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.68%
Fiber:2.75g
11.02%
Calcium:104.48mg
10.45%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.35%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.82%
Magnesium:34.31mg
8.58%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.81%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.65%
Potassium:255.68mg
7.31%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
5%
Vitamin K:2.9µg
2.76%
Vitamin C:0.87mg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes