Description
Indulge in a decadent Croissant French Toast Bake that’s perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat. This delightful dish combines buttery, flaky croissants soaked in a rich vanilla custard, creating an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ready in under an hour, it’s not only easy to prepare but also serves up to 12 people — making it ideal for gatherings or meal prepping for the week ahead. Top with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream for a customized touch that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds day-old croissants, torn into large pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, melted butter (6 tablespoons), sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Butter a 9×13 baking pan with the remaining melted butter.
- Evenly spread the torn croissant pieces in the pan and pour the custard mixture over them. Press down gently to ensure the croissants are well-soaked.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg