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Orange Croissant French Toast
6 eggs
2 tbs. Grand Marnier or Brandy
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of nutmeg
1 1/2 c. heavy cream or half and half
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Grated zest of orange
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. orange marmalade
1 tbs. confectioner's sugar
6 croissants
Mix together the eggs, cream, liquor, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest and set aside.
Mix together the cream cheese and confectioner's sugar.
Halve the croissants and spread with cream cheese mixture and top wiht marmalade. Place the stuffed croissants in a shallow baking dish and pour egg mixture over them. Soak for 5 minutes. Turn croissants over and soak another 5 minutes. Fry croissants on each side until golden brown - about 3 minutes on each side.
Syrup:
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tbs. butter
1/2 c. water + 1/2 tsp. Brandy
1 tbs. cornstarch
Boil sugar and water. Combine orange juice and cornstarch and pour into sugar water. Simmer gently until thick - 6 to 8 minutes. Add butter and stir until it melts. Serve warm.
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