Courtesy of the Braun family.
Directions for: Bananas Foster Croissant French Toast with Whipped Cream and Caramel Crunch
Ingredients
Caramel CrunchSugar
Water
Bananas Foster Croissant French Toast with Whipped Cream4 eggs
1 cup 35% whipping cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, divided in half
8 large croissants, halved crosswise and lengthwise
1 tsp rum extract (optional)
Whipped cream
1 cup chopped pecans
Caramel Crunch topping
Directions
Caramel Crunch1. Bring equal amounts of water and sugar to boil. Let it boil, swirling pan occasionally until it turns a deep golden brown colour. Spoon circle shapes of the caramel onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Let cool completely until hardened.
Bananas Foster Croissant French Toast with Whipped Cream1. Whisk together eggs, cream, and cinnamon. Dip each croissant half into mixture and coat well.
2. Melt some of the butter in a nonstick skillet and pan fry croissants, turning once until golden brown on both sides. Add more butter as necessary and repeat with remaining croissants.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring cup of butter and sugar to a simmer. Add banana halves and rum extract if using, and cook for about two minutes to warm through.
4. Divide croissants onto 8 plates and spoon banana mixture over top. Dollop each with whipped cream and sprinkle with pecans to serve. Top with caramel crunch to garnish if desired.
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