Description
This Berry Croissant Bake is a delightful breakfast or brunch dish that combines tender croissants with juicy mixed berries in a rich custard base. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a cozy morning treat or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Bake:
- 4 large croissants, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Custard Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Arrange croissants: in the dish and scatter mixed berries over the top.
- Prepare custard mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Pour over croissants and berries.
- Let sit: for 10–15 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- Experiment with different berries like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries.
- Enhance with maple syrup or whipped cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
