Description
Scrumptious berry croissant bake combines flaky French pastry with sweet summer berries. Rich custard and caramelized edges create a luxurious breakfast you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants, torn into pieces
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 4 large eggs
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavoring and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Tear croissants into rustic chunks and spread evenly across the prepared dish.
- Generously scatter fresh mixed berries over the croissant pieces, creating a colorful layer.
- Combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the custard mixture until smooth and well-integrated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently pour the liquid mixture over the croissants and berries, making sure all pieces are evenly saturated.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the croissants to absorb the rich custard thoroughly.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the bake cool for 5-7 minutes to allow slight firming.
- Delicately dust the surface with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sifter.
- Serve immediately while still warm, offering a delightful breakfast or brunch centerpiece.
Notes
- Soften croissants overnight in the refrigerator for deeper custard absorption, creating a more luxurious texture.
- Mix different berry varieties like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for complex flavor profiles and vibrant color contrast.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace croissants with gluten-free bread or almond flour-based pastry pieces to maintain similar richness.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or adding a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips for depth without excessive sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg