Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 12 fresh croissants
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 oz slivered almonds
  • maple syrup
  • butter

Instruction

  • In a mixing bowl add eggs and heavy whipping cream and whisk until mixture is well incorporated.
  • Stir in almond extract, sugar, salt and set aside.
  • In a pan over low heat, add silvered almonds and allow to toast for a minute or 2.
  • Pour maple syrup into pan with almonds and warm.
  • In a heavy skillet melt a few pats of butter.
  • Place croissants in egg mixture and allow to soak up some of the mixture.
  • Lift each croissant from the mixture and allow excess to "drain" from the croissant and place in the heating skillet.
  • Cook on one side until golden brown and turn over.
  • Cook the second side until golden brown.
  • Top the croissant french toast with the almond syrup