Decadent French Toast Soufflé

By Shaylie

• Buy croissants from bakery section – fresh is best
• Use only real maple syrup – Mrs. Butterworth or another fake one does not have the same flavor – it’s worth the extra cost!
• I heat the cream cheese, butter and maple syrup till the butter is starting to melt before combining – it makes it thinner and easier to spread

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 4 large or 5 medium croissants (baked)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 ½ cup butter, softened
• 3/4 ¾ cup maple syrup, divided
• 10 eggs
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar
• 1/2 ½ cup butter
• 1/2 ½ cup maple syrup

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor, coarsely chop croissants; distribute evenly in greased 13-by-9-inch casserole dish. In food processor, combine cream cheese, butter and ¼ cup maple syrup; spread evenly over chopped croissants. In large bowl, beat eggs, ½ cup maple syrup, and half-and-half; pour over mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden. In small saucepan, heat ½ cup butter and ½ cup maple syrup; pour over warm soufflé. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.