Caramelised croissant French toast
Turn Co-op all butter croissants into an indulgent brunch dish
Serves 4 /
Prep 15 Mins /
Cook 5 Mins
Ingredients
2 large Local free range eggs
4 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup, plus extra to serve
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 Co-op all butter croissants, halved lengthways
2 tbsp Co-op unsalted butter
3 tbsp Fairtrade caster sugar
Fresh berries, to serve;
Method
1. Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup and half the cinnamon in a shallow bowl2. Soak the croissants in the mixture for a few seconds on each side
3. Melt half the butter in a frying pan on a medium heat until foaming, then fry 4 of the croissant halves for 2-3 mins on each side, pressing down lightly, until golden brown and crisp
4. Transfer to a baking tray and repeat for the remaining halves and butter
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high
6. Mix the caster sugar with the rest of the cinnamon and sprinkle generously over the top of the croissants
7. Grill for 1-2 mins, until the sugar melts and caramelises, then serve the croissants drizzled with the extra maple syrup and topped with fresh berries