From time to time, we have stuffed French toast made from rich buttery brioche. One Father's Day when I wanted to make it for my husband, the store was out of brioche, so I tried croissants instead. They turned out to be even simpler to use.
Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate Croissants
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
1 dozen
Ingredients
- 12 unsliced croissants
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Cut a slit into the side of each croissant; fill with about 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; whisk in milk until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, cream and vanilla.
- Dip croissants into egg mixture. Place in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 451 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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