Description
Blissful berry croissant bake brings French pastry magic to breakfast tables. Flaky croissants mingle with sweet berries and creamy custard, creating a luxurious morning indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 4 large eggs
Dairy Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Gently tear croissants into rustic chunks and distribute evenly across the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle a colorful medley of fresh berries generously over the croissant pieces.
- Create a rich custard by whisking together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well-combined.
- Slowly pour the silky custard mixture over the croissants and berries, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the croissants to absorb the luscious custard mixture.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a set center.
- Remove from the oven and dust with a delicate layer of powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a decadent breakfast or delightful dessert.
Notes
- Swap croissants with gluten-free alternatives for celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful breakfast.
- Frozen berries work perfectly when fresh aren’t available, maintaining the recipe’s vibrant flavor and texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or cutting quantity by half for a less indulgent breakfast option.
- Prep this dish night before by assembling and refrigerating, then bake morning-of for effortless entertaining and stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg