Description
Indulgent berry croissant bake blends French pastry magic with sweet summer berries. Crisp croissant layers mingle with rich custard and juicy berries, creating a luxurious breakfast centerpiece you’ll crave all morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5–6 butter croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange croissant pieces in a uniform layer across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Distribute mixed berries generously over the croissant base, ensuring even coverage.
- Combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until smooth and well-integrated.
- Slowly cascade the custard mixture across the croissant and berry layers, allowing liquid to seep into all crevices.
- Using a spatula, gently compress the mixture to ensure complete moisture absorption.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm central texture.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes to allow slight cooling and setting.
- Delicately dust the surface with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sifter.
- Serve warm, portioning directly from the baking dish for a rustic, inviting presentation.
Notes
- Crispier croissants work best if slightly stale, allowing them to absorb custard without becoming too soggy.
- Frozen berries can replace fresh ones, but thaw and drain excess liquid to prevent watery texture.
- Reduce sugar for a less sweet version or swap with alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free croissants or bread, ensuring similar texture and absorption qualities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg