Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Berry Croissant Bake, a breakfast casserole that combines the buttery richness of croissants with juicy mixed berries and a creamy custard. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or a brunch gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant:
- 4 large croissants (day-old preferred, torn into pieces)
Berry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Prepare Croissant Base: Arrange the croissant pieces evenly in the dish, then scatter the berries over the top.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and berries, pressing down gently to soak. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the croissants to absorb some of the custard. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, use all heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can use frozen berries without thawing—just increase bake time by a few minutes.
- This bake can be made the night before and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
