Eggnog Stuffed Croissant French Toast
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Do you hear sleighbells ringing? See snow glistening? Feel as though Santa's sleigh may be soaring through the sky? If not, the aroma of this delicious, comforting, and welcoming Eggnog Stuffed Croissant French Toast promises to get you right into the holiday spirit! This winter morning casserole smells, tastes, looks, and feels just like Christmas morning. Buttery, flaky croissants are soaked in a rich and creamy eggnog custard, baked to crispy, golden perfection, and then topped with a generous Nutella spread. This is the ultimate comfort dish for breakfast and brunch (and maybe dessert, too!) Add this to your Christmas brunch menu, because it's sure to bring joy to the table this holiday season!
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ingredients
- 12 regular size croissants
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, plus 1 tablespoon
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of cardamom
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- Zest of ½ orange
- 1 (7.7 ounce) jar Nutella®
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Prepare the filling. Add cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a mixer on medium speed until combined and whipped, about 3 minutes, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary.
Step 3
Prepare the eggnog custard. Add eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, bourbon, cane sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Place in refrigerator until needed.
Step 4
Use a paring knife to make a 3-inch slit lengthwise down the center of each croissant. Fill a piping bag with a size 18 or 21 star tip halfway with filling.
Step 5
Pipe about 2 tablespoons into the center of each croissant.
Step 6
Place 8 croissants in a single layer in a lightly greased 9x13x2-inch casserole dish. Top with chilled custard to cover. Place remaining 4 croissants on top in a single layer. Top with remaining custard.
Step 7
Bake 35-40 minutes on middle rack, until top layer is golden and crisp. Remove from oven and set and cool 15 minutes. Top with strawberries, blueberries, and orange zest. Lightly dust with confectioners sugar. Spread Nutella on the entire casserole or spread 2 tablespoons Nutella on top of each serving, topping with fruit and another dusting of confectioners sugar.