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Blueberry Croissant French Toast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Croissant French Toast Casserole is a deliciously decadent breakfast or brunch dish that features crisp croissants soaked in a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard, layered with fresh mixed berries, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday mornings, baby showers, or potlucks, it can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready for a wonderfully comforting and crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Bakery

  • 5-6 large croissants (fresh or a few days old)

Dairy & Eggs

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Sweeteners & Flavorings

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Fruit

  • 2 cups blueberries or mixed berries (plus more to garnish with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a 9″x13″ casserole baking dish to prevent sticking and add richness to the crust.
  2. Cut Croissants: Cut the croissants into small cubes roughly 1 to 1.5 inches in size and evenly distribute them in the buttered casserole dish.
  3. Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, warm whole milk, heavy cream, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt until fully combined to create a flavorful custard base.
  4. Assemble the Casserole: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant cubes in the dish. Use a spatula to gently press the croissants down into the custard so they absorb the mixture well. Sprinkle the blueberries or mixed berries on top and gently push some berries between croissant layers for bursting fruit flavor throughout.
  5. Soak: Let the casserole sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the croissants to soak up the custard thoroughly. For best results, cover and refrigerate overnight to deepen the flavors and improve texture.
  6. Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top turns a golden brown with slightly crisp edges.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with additional fresh berries as desired, and serve warm with maple syrup for an indulgent breakfast or brunch experience.

Notes

  • This dish features crisp croissants combined with a creamy cinnamon-vanilla custard and fresh berries for a perfectly balanced sweet and rich flavor.
  • It is lightly sweet, making it ideal to serve with maple syrup alongside holiday breakfasts or special occasion brunches such as baby showers or potlucks.
  • For convenience, assemble the casserole the night before and bake it fresh in the morning to save time.
  • Use fresh or day-old croissants for best texture; older croissants absorb the custard better.
  • Feel free to mix different berries like strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries for a colorful, flavorful topping.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 382 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 162 mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/blueberry-croissant-french-toast-casserole-recipe/