Description
Indulge in a delicious Croissant Breakfast Casserole, a delightful fusion of flaky croissants, creamy custard, and fresh berries that’s perfect for any brunch gathering or cozy family breakfast. This easy-to-make dish requires minimal effort yet delivers impressive results, allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal rather than spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of sweet cream cheese custard with vibrant berries creates a flavor profile that will surely please everyone at your table. Prepare it the night before for added convenience, and serve it warm with a drizzle of lemon glaze for a stunning presentation that’s as inviting as it is tasty.
Ingredients
- 8 large croissants (cubed)
- 4 cups mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- 14 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Toast cubed croissants on a baking sheet for 7–10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, half and half, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined.
- In a greased 9×13 dish, layer half of the toasted croissants, followed by half of the berries and half of the custard mixture. Repeat layers and press down gently. Refrigerate overnight.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until set.
- Mix glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over casserole before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg