Croissant French Toast With Fresh Strawberry Syrup

Prep: 15 min., Cook: 4 min. per batch

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4  large day-old croissants
• 3/4  cup  milk
• 2  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 2  tablespoons  butter
• 3  tablespoons  powdered sugar
• Sweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
• Fresh Strawberry Syrup

Preparation

Slice croissants in half lengthwise.

Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired, and Fresh Strawberry Syrup.