Cherry Almond Croissant French Toast
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Cherry Almond Croissant French Toast

Cherry Almond Croissant French Toast

Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Buns make for the perfect French toast, filled with sweet mascarpone and topped with tart cherry compote and toasted almonds.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 croissant)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Filling
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Mascarpone cheese
1 lb 2.00 oz
2 1/4 cups
Powdered sugar
1.25 oz
6 Tbsp
Almond extract
1 1/2 tsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Eggs, large
8 oz
4 each
Milk
8 oz
1 cup
Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp
Finishing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Cherry compote, prepared, warmed
2 lb
3 3/4 cups
Almonds, sliced, toasted
2 oz
3/4 cup
Powdered sugar
1/2 cup
Prep
  1. Thaw croissant bun, covered, at room temperature 15-30 minutes.
Filling
  1. Add mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and almond extract to a medium bowl.
  2. Mix together until thoroughly combined.
Assembly
  1. Add eggs, milk and cinnamon to a medium bowl; whisk together until thoroughly combined.
  2. Separate croissant bun into 2 halves; dip each piece into egg mixture coating both sides thoroughly.
  3. Place on lightly greased griddle, preheated to 350°F and gently press down each piece with stainless steel spatula or turner.
  4. Cook approx. 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown; keep warm.
Finishing
  1. Place bottom croissant bun piece on serving plate; top with 2 oz Filling mixture.
  2. Top with other croissant piece; spoon on 2.5 oz warm cherry compote.
  3. Garnish with 1 Tbsp sliced almonds and dust with powdered sugar; serve immediately.

  • Substitute cherry pie filling for cherry compote or combine cherry pie filling with cherry jam for a quick substitute.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 croissant
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
290
% Daily Value
Total Fat
32g
50%
Saturated Fat
16g
81%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
27g
Protein
9g
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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