Decadent French Toast Souffle

A friend gave me this recipe. Not sure where she got it, but the name sure fits. This makes a wonderful weekend brunch dish!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4 -5  croissants
• 6  ounces cream cheese, Softened
• 1⁄2 cup butter, Softened
• 3⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 10  eggs
• 3  cups half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon  cinnamon sugar
•  powdered sugar
•  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Break apart croissants and place in food processor. Process into crumbs.
3. Distribute evenly into 8 greased ramikens.
4. In food processor, combine cream cheese, butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup and beat till creamy.
5. Add heaping dollop into the middle of the croissant crumbs.
6. In a large bowl, beat together eggs,1/2 cup Maple Syrup, and Half and Half.
7. Pour over mixture so it's completely covered.
8. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden.
9. Sprinkle with chopped Pecans, cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar, swirl warm syrup over and serve.
10. This is also good served with fresh berries.