Description
Elegant French berry croissant bake brings Paris brunch magic to your morning table. Delicate layers of buttery croissants mingle with sweet berries, creating a luxurious breakfast experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 large croissants, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries
- 1 8-ounce (226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla
Sweet Ingredient:
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Tear croissants into rustic, bite-sized chunks and scatter them evenly across the prepared dish.
- Distribute fresh mixed berries throughout the croissant pieces, creating a colorful and inviting base.
- Whip cream cheese in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, eliminating any lumps.
- Gradually incorporate sugar into the cream cheese, blending until fully integrated and light.
- Crack eggs into the mixture, adding vanilla extract, and whisk until the ingredients form a uniform, silky texture.
- Slowly stream in milk while continuously stirring, ensuring the liquid is completely absorbed and the mixture remains velvety.
- Gently pour the cream cheese custard over the croissants and berries, using a spatula to guarantee even distribution.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, positioning it in the center rack for consistent heating.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a set, slightly jiggly center indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes, helping the custard to firm up and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, optionally dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with maple syrup for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Customize the berry mix by using seasonal or frozen fruits for variety and budget-friendly options.
- Cream cheese can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative.
- Enhance the dish’s texture by gently toasting croissant pieces before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace croissants with gluten-free bread or almond flour-based pastry pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg