Baked Berry and Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast
Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Baked Berry and Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish features layers of buttery croissants soaked in a rich custard, complemented by sweet berries and creamy dollops of cream cheese. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this recipe combines comfort with sophistication and is sure to impress your guests. With minimal prep time and the ability to make it ahead, you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 cups day-old croissants, torn
- 1 jar fruit preserves (10 ounce)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 6 tablespoons cold salted butter, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh berries for serving
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cold butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Add torn croissants and toss until coated.
- Layer half of the croissant mixture in the greased dish. Spoon fruit preserves and cream cheese cubes over the top, then layer remaining croissant mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Before baking, place thin slices of cold butter on top of the dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg