Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Berry Croissant Bake. A perfect blend of flaky croissants, fresh mixed berries, and a rich custard, this dish is a wonderful addition to any brunch spread. Easy to make and impressive to serve, it’s a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Bake:
- 5–6 large croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
Custard:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange croissant pieces in the dish and top with berries.
- Mix Custard: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over croissants and berries.
- Bake: Let sit, then bake for 40-45 minutes until golden. Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- You can use frozen berries without thawing.
- To prepare ahead, assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
