Croissant French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

Prep: 15 min., Cook: 4 min. per batch

Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
4 large day-old croissants
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Slice croissants in half lengthwise.
Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired, and Fresh Strawberry Syrup.

Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Prep: 10 min., Stand: 30 min., Cook: 5 min.
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, and let stand 30 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until warm.
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