The use of croissants instead of regular dried bread enhances the light and buttery richness of this dessert. A special treat would be to serve it warm with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream.
Serve these moist and flavourful muffins hot, with butter if you like, for breakfast or a snack. Far variety, add up to 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped nuts or 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped peel or a few pieces of chopped preserved ginger to the batter.
Ready in a flash, this tasty treat is a surefire way to spice up a crisp March afternoon.
Homey: Pair with sour cream.
Haute: Pair with Duck Confit. (See below)
Pears give this sauce a nice chunky texture.
Cheese toasts are a perennial favourite on an hors d'oeuvre tray and make a wonderful snack with beer.
Yes, there are treats at the spa. Portions are modest, yet they satisfy that sweet craving. The usual 1/2 cup (125 mL) of butter in a cake like this has been reduced. Serve warm.
