Indulge in Baked Blueberry Croissant French Toast with Crispy Pecans

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 ½	cups whole milk
1 ½	cups half-and-half
¼	teaspoon ground nutmeg
1	teaspoon vanilla
2	tablespoons Grand Marnier
1	orange, zest of
¼	cup packed brown sugar
½	cup white sugar
1	pinch salt
1	cup pecans
¼	cup unsalted butter, plus
1	teaspoon unsalted butter
¼	teaspoon salt
2	blueberries
¼	cup packed brown sugar
1	cup blueberries
½	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.

Aug 13, 2024