Description
Berry Croissant Bake is a warm, sweet breakfast casserole made with buttery croissants, mixed berries, and a creamy vanilla cream cheese custard. It tastes like a berry Danish and can be prepared ahead for brunch or overnight breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baked croissants, torn into small pieces
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooking spray, for the baking dish
- Optional powdered sugar or maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the torn croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly over the croissants.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and mostly smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the croissants and berries.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 14 hours.
- Remove the cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center sets.
- Let the bake rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or extra berries, if desired.
Notes
- Use already baked croissants, not raw croissant dough.
- Day-old croissants work well because they absorb the custard without becoming too soft.
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing for a smoother custard.
- If using frozen berries, add them straight from the freezer and allow a few extra minutes of baking time if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 443
- Sugar: 31
- Sodium: 360
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 125