Croissant French Toast With Fresh Strawberry Syrup

• 4 large day-old plain croissants
• 34 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 12 cup whipping cream
• 1 12 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 quart fresh strawberries
• 12 cup sugar
• 14 cup orange liqueur or 14 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1. For French toast:.
2. Slice croissants in half lengthwise.
3. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Pour into a shallow dish.
5. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture; coating well.
6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7. Add 4 halves and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8. Repeat with remaining butter and croissant halves.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with sweetened whip cream and fresh strawberry syrup.
10. For sweetened whip cream:.
11. Beat cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
12. Add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
13. For fresh strawberry syrup:.
14. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and let stand 30 minutes or until sugar has dissolved.
15. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until warm.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/croissant-french-toast-with-fresh-strawberry-syrup-125965 (may not work)