Description
Enjoy a delightful breakfast casserole made with flaky croissants, juicy berries, and a rich custard. This easy berry croissant bake is perfect for weekend mornings or special brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 day-old croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Arrange the croissant pieces in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Scatter the mixed berries evenly over the croissants.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. This creates the custard mixture for your berry croissant bake.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and berries. Gently press down to ensure all pieces are moistened.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. This allows the croissants to soak up the custard for the best berry croissant casserole texture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the berry croissant bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let the sweet berry croissant bread pudding cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve your easy berry croissant bake warm.
Notes
- Using day-old croissants is key for this berry croissant bake recipe as they absorb the custard better.
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before adding to the bake.
- You can customize this berry croissant breakfast bake with different types of berries or add a sprinkle of nuts.
- This make-ahead berry croissant bake is perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg