Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Berry Croissant Bake, a delightful breakfast casserole that combines buttery croissants with a burst of mixed fresh berries. Perfect for a special morning or holiday brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Mixture:
- 4 large butter croissants (cut into chunks)
Berry Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- whipped cream or maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place croissant chunks in the dish and top with mixed berries.
- Make Custard: Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over croissants and berries, press down gently, and let sit.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen berries—toss them in 1 tsp flour to prevent excess moisture.
- Great for brunch, holidays, or special mornings. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
