Peach Strata With Croissant

Submitted by Izzy Knight

"An easy and delicious dessert."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 -3 ripe fresh peaches, peeled
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 large plain croissants
• 4 extra large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Slice peaches into a large glass bowl and sprinkle with a mixture of 1/2 cup sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon; set aside.
2. Slice croissants into 1" slices and layer in a deep baking dish with cream cheese side up.
3. Spoon peaches over croissant slices.
4. Add a second layer of croissant slices on top.
5. Whisk eggs, milk 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract together until smooth.
6. Pour egg mixture over the layered croissants and peaches.
7. Let mixture set for one-half hour so that the egg mixture will be absorbed.
8. Sprinkle top with additional nutmeg and bake at 350°F.
9. for one hour until set and golden brown.
10. Serve with fresh peach slices and whipped cream (or, a scope of Ben and Jerry does it for me:).