Decadent French Toast Puff

By Kbird

Ingredients

• 4 large or 5 medium croissants, chopped or torn
• 8 oz. softened cream cheese
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• 10 eggs
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 3 c. half and half
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar
• Chopped, toasted nuts

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place torn croissants in greased 13"x9" pan. Combine cream cheese, butter, and 1/4 c. maple syrup in a food processor. Spread over the top of the croissants. Beat eggs, 1/2 c. syrup, half and half, and cinnamon until well-mixed. Pour into pan. Cover and chill overnight.

In the morning, uncover and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 50 minutes, until brown. To make sauce, heat 1/2 c. butter and 1/2 c. maple syrup in saucepan. Pour over squares of puff. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and then with nuts.