Name: Indulge in Baked Blueberry Croissant French Toast with Crispy Pecans
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 plain croissants, cut in half lengthwise; 6 eggs; 1.5 cups whole milk; 1.5 cups half and half; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; 1 orange, zest of; 0.25 cup packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup pecans; 0.25 cup unsalted butter, plus; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 blueberries; 0.25 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup blueberries; 0.5 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Ready in: 50 mins

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients: 20

Elevate your breakfast experience with this sumptuous baked French toast featuring buttery croissants, juicy blueberries, and crunchy toasted pecans. A touch of sweetness from the blueberry syrup complements the rich flavors, making this dish a delightful morning treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

6	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
1	cup pecans
¹⁄₄	cup unsalted butter, plus
1	teaspoon unsalted butter
¹⁄₄	teaspoon salt
2	blueberries
¹⁄₄	cup packed brown sugar
1	cup blueberries
¹⁄₂	cup pure maple syrup
1	tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

For the topping
1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Spread the pecans evenly on a baking pan and toast until fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3.	Remove the pecans from the oven and toss them with 1 teaspoon of butter and salt.
4.	Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
5.	Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the croissant mixture.
6.	Melt 1/4 cup of butter with 1/4 cup of brown sugar until the butter is melted.
7.	Drizzle this mixture over the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the blueberry liquid is bubbling.
For the blueberry syrup
1.	In a small saucepan, cook blueberries and maple syrup over moderate heat until the berries have burst, about 3 minutes.
2.	Pour the syrup through a sieve and stir in the lemon juice.
3.	Sprinkle the croissant French toast with the toasted pecans and serve with the syrup.