Cherry Almond Croissant French Toast
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:550
Cherry Almond Croissant French Toast
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:550
Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Buns make for the perfect French toast, filled with sweet mascarpone and topped with tart cherry compote and toasted almonds.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Bun Sliced, 2 oz (13776) | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 12 each |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Mascarpone cheese | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 2 1/4 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 1.25 oz | 6 Tbsp |
| Almond extract | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/2 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs, large | 8 oz | 4 each |
| Milk | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 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 | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw croissant bun, covered, at room temperature 15-30 minutes.
- Filling
Add mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and almond extract to a medium bowl.
Mix together until thoroughly combined.
- Assembly
Add eggs, milk and cinnamon to a medium bowl; whisk together until thoroughly combined.
Separate croissant bun into 2 halves; dip each piece into egg mixture coating both sides thoroughly.
Place on lightly greased griddle, preheated to 350°F and gently press down each piece with stainless steel spatula or turner.
Cook approx. 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown; keep warm.
- Finishing
Place bottom croissant bun piece on serving plate; top with 2 oz Filling mixture.
Top with other croissant piece; spoon on 2.5 oz warm cherry compote.
Garnish with 1 Tbsp sliced almonds and dust with powdered sugar; serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Substitute cherry pie filling for cherry compote or combine cherry pie filling with cherry jam for a quick substitute.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories550
- Total Fat32g
- Protein9g
- Total Carbohydrate55g
- Sugars27g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 croissant
Amount Per Serving Calories : 550
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 32g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 81% |
| Trans Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 9% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 27g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2,
- Fruit ½,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat ½,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 5&½,
- Fruits ¼c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 1c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3&½
