INGREDIENTS

• • 3 large eggs
• • 3 large egg yolks
• • 2 cups half and half
• • 1 cup eggnog
• • ¼ cup quality spiced rum
• • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• • 1 Tbsp Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha
• • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• • ½ tsp fine salt
• • 8 day old croissants, torn into bite size pieces
• • Powdered sugar, for serving
• • White chocolate sauce, for serving
• • Whipped cream, for serving

DIRECTIONS

• 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9” x 12” baking dish.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl whisk eggs and egg yolks. Add the half and half, eggnog, rum, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well incorporated.
• 3. Sift in the Matcha powder, followed by the nutmeg and salt.
• 4. Toss croissants in the egg mixture until coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
• 5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center has set and the top is golden brown.
• 6. Let cool to room temperature before serving. When ready to serve dust with powdered sugar, a drizzle of white chocolate sauce and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.