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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Stuffed Croissant French Toast

    Published by Melissa on March 16, 2015 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 22 Comments

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    A croissant stuffed with Reese’s Spread then battered and topped with crunchy praline pecans, baked until it’s golden brown and served with ripe bananas, whipped cream and grated chocolate. 

    My boys love Reese’s Spread, a peanut butter chocolate spread that tastes just like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. They often eat it with a spoon right out of the jar.

    Reese's Spread / Peanut Butter Chocolate Stuffed Croissant French Toast topped with bananas and whipped cream.

    Now that they’re older it’s harder to get them together for a breakfast, so I recently made Sunday morning breakfast mandatory. I decided for our first mandatory Sunday breakfast, to use their favorite spread to create a Peanut Butter Chocolate Stuffed French Toast.

    I was going to make it with Grandma Sycamore’s bread but I had leftover croissants in the freezer from the Raspberry Bread Pudding I made recently, so I changed my mind and used croissants instead. A decadent, delicious change.

    Reese's Spread / Peanut Butter Chocolate Stuffed Croissant French Toast

    I couldn’t resist adding the pecans to the mix because when my husband and I were shopping at Costco they were giving samples of Hoody’s Praline Pecans. The pecans are crunchy and sweet, and I loved them immediately. I decided they would be a perfect addition to my French toast.

    It’s definitely a decadent breakfast, and it would also be perfect for dessert. It’s easy to make and was the perfect way to draw my boys out of their beds.

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Stuffed Croissant French Toast

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 6 large croissants
    • ¾ cup Reese’s Spread
    • 4 eggs
    • ½ cup half & half
    • 1 cup praline pecans crushed

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325.
    • Make a lengthwise slit long the back of each croissant to create a pocket that can be filled. Spread two tablespoons Reese’s spread into the pocket.
    • In a shallow pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs and half & half.
    • Place a filled croissant in the egg batter and let soak and let it soak for several seconds. Turn and soak the top of the croissant. Remove from the batter and lightly press a handful of the crushed pralines on to the top of the croissant.
    • Place croissants right side up on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through completely and spread is beginning to melt.
    • Serve topped with sliced bananas, whipped cream sliced, crushed praline pecans, and grated chocolate.
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    1. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      April 19, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      This made me speechless! I’m loss for words. It looks so good. Everything is perfect!

      Reply
    2. Constance

      May 16, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      I had forgot whipped cream and bananas, so I improvised. I didn’t feel like peanut butter so I used Hershey’s chocolate almond spread, fresh strawberries, a quick fresh strawberry syrup – with a little real almond extract (this was key), a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and coconut with a limoncello glaze. We were speechless in how good it was!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        May 17, 2015 at 9:04 pm

        Hi Constance – your version sounds fabulous. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

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    3. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures

      April 10, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Oh my goodness! This is so decadent!

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    4. Diane Roark

      March 24, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Oh MY! This looks like heaven for breakfast or a delicious dessert. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate and my favorite bread is a flaky Croissant. I am so glad I found you.

      sharing!!
      Blessings,
      Diane Roark

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      • Barbara Schieving

        March 24, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks Diane – I’m so glad you found me too!

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    5. Betty

      March 21, 2015 at 12:19 am

      Everyone needs a decadent breakfast now and again! So delicious! They’d be perfect for company. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Rocky Mountain Woman

      March 19, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      That is just gorgeous! I’d love a little right now with a cup of tea!!

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    7. Amanda

      March 18, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      I don’t even have words for how amazing this is!!!

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    8. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction

      March 17, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Barbara,
      This looks like a fabulous breakfast. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
      Annamaria

      Reply
    9. Mary Frances

      March 17, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      This certainly is decadent, I can’t imagine these lasting very long on a table, everyone must be nuts for them!

      Reply
    10. Kitchen Belleicious

      March 17, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      wow I didnt think that french toast could get any better but I guess i was wrong. This is insanely delicious

      Reply
    11. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      March 17, 2015 at 6:33 am

      This sounds absolutely epic mum! Something that I would just devour like a wolf 😀 xxx

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    12. Liz

      March 16, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Whoa! Any breakfast that starts with a croissant is OK by me! What a fabulous French toast!

      Reply
    13. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      March 16, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      There is Reese’s spread?? I feel like I’m a mushroom down here sometimes. 🙂 I would stand in a queue for hours for this breakfast.

      Reply
    14. Julie Blanner

      March 16, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Brilliant!

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    15. Nicole

      March 16, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      I want to come to your mandatory breakfasts! Those kids will be wishing they had breakfasts this good once they are own on their own. lol

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    16. Lanae Bond

      March 16, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      That is one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen!

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    17. Carol

      March 16, 2015 at 11:16 am

      GASP……now that’s what I call a decadent breakfast…..and I would enjoy each and every bite. Those look amazing, Barbara. What a treat!

      Reply
    18. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats

      March 16, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Oh, I love this! Anything decadent for breakfast:)

      Reply
    19. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      March 16, 2015 at 8:07 am

      oof, this sounds awesome! I love this idea!!

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    20. Rosa

      March 16, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Devilish! That is such a great idea.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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