1. Grease 13x9 casserole dish
2. In food processor, COARSELY chop the croissants
3. Distribute the coarse crumbs evenly in dish
4. In processor again, combine cream cheese, butter and the 1/4 cup maple syrup
5. Dollop 8 spoonfuls evenly spaced in the casserole dish
6. In large bowl, beat together the eggs, half and half and the remaining 1/2 cup maple syrup
7. Pour over the ingredients in the dish
8. Sprinkle with the cinnamon
9. Cover and refrigerate 8-10 hours
10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
11. Bake uncovered, 45-50 minutes until set, puffed, and golden
12. THIS IS MORE THAN DELICIOUS!
13. SAUCE:
14. To make the sauce, heat the butter and syrup together
15. Pour OVER the warm souffle, sprinkle with powdered sugar and pecans
16. Garnish with strawberries or other berries