Crème Brûlée Croissant French Toast

makes 6 servings

crème brûlée recipe adapted from Mark Bittman (NY Times)

syrup recipe adapted from cdkitchen

prep time: 25 min / cook time: 30 min

COCONUT SYRUP INGREDIENTS

1 can coconut milk

1/4 c confectioners' sugar

1/3 c sweetened shredded coconut

CREME BRULEE INGREDIENTS

ingredients can be found here

* You will not need the tubinado sugar

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

10-12 croissants

butter

COCONUT SYRUP INSTRUCTIONS

• In a medium saucepan, mix the coconut milk with the sugar and bring to a boil.

• Add shredded coconuts.

• Reduce heat and simmer until reduce to 1 1/2 cups of syrup, about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.

• Cool syrup to lukewarm and serve or refrigerate until cold and serve.

CREME BRULEE INSTRUCTIONS

• Instructions can be found here.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Transfer your crème brûlée into a shallow dish and give it a quick whisk.

* The mixture will have thickened overnight.

• With a paring knife, make a few slits on both sides of the croissant so that it will soak up more liquid.

• Place your croissants into the mixture and allow it to soak on each side for a few minutes.

* I double soaked it, soaking each side twice.

• As your croissant is soaking, prepare your pan. Place some butter into your skillet and let it melt over med-low heat.

• Place your soaked croissant into your prepared pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

* Optional: dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh fruit.

** ADDIECAKES' NOTES **

• The crème brûlée can be made the night before and refrigerated.

• Do not soak more croissants than you can cook at one time. If you let your croissants sit in your mixture too long, it starts to soften and will fall apart.

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