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Baked croissant French toast with cinnamon crumb topping on a plate with maple syrup and butter

Baked Croissant French Toast with Cinnamon Crumb Topping

Baked Croissant French Toast is a comforting breakfast bake with a creamy custard-soaked center and cinnamon crumb topping. It is perfect for a special morning when you want an easy, make-ahead pastry-based dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 474
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Toast
  • 3 large croissants, a few days stale
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Crumb Topping
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • cinnamon, to taste
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a small baking pan with butter. Tear the croissants into small pieces and arrange them in the pan.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, then cover and refrigerate overnight or for a few hours if needed.
Topping
  1. Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work the cold butter into the mixture using a food processor or your fingers until small crumbs form.
Baking
  1. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Sprinkle the crumb topping over the soaked croissant mixture in the pan.
  2. Bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on the desired softness or crispness. Check that the center is fully cooked before removing the French toast from the oven.
Serving
  1. Serve topped with butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

The center should be fully set before serving, as the topping may appear finished before the inside is cooked.