Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Berry Croissant Bake Extravaganza. A delightful twist on classic French toast, this dish features buttery croissants, mixed fresh berries, and a rich custard that bakes into a decadent delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Mixture:
- 4 large butter croissants torn into bite-sized pieces
Berry Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. Spread torn croissant pieces in the dish and top with mixed berries.
- Mix Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, extracts, and salt. Pour over croissants and berries, letting it soak.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Dust with powdered sugar before serving with syrup or cream.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for best texture.
- Substitute frozen berries (do not thaw) or try flavor variations like lemon zest or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
