Description
Indulge in this delicious Berry Croissant Bake, a delightful combination of flaky croissants, fresh mixed berries, and a creamy custard. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Base:
- 6 large croissants, sliced in half
Berry Layer:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange croissants in the dish and top with mixed berries.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare Custard: Whisk eggs, milk, and heavy cream in a separate bowl.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese mixture over croissants and berries. Pour egg mixture evenly, press croissants down, cover, and refrigerate.
- Bake: Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- You can use frozen berries; thaw and drain before adding.
- Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
