Description
This berry croissant bake combines buttery layers of croissants with sweet, jammy berries and a custard that ties everything together beautifully. It's an easy brunch dish that feels elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for a regular Saturday morning.
Ingredients
Scale
6 large Day-old croissants
2 cups Mixed berries
5 large Eggs
1.5 cups Heavy cream
0.5 cup Whole milk
0.5 cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamo
0.25 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Butter
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Pan – Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish
- Step 2: Tear the Croissants – Tear each croissant into 2-inch pieces
- Step 3: Layer Everything – Arrange half the croissant pieces in the prepared pan, scatter half the berries over them, add the remaining croissants, then top with remaining berries
- Step 4: Make the Custard – Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth
- Step 5: Pour and Soak – Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and press down gently. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight
- Step 6: Add Final Touches – Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top before baking
- Step 7: Bake to Perfection – Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and custard is set
- Step 8: Cool and Serve – Let rest for 10 minutes before serving and dust with powdered sugar
Notes
Use stale croissants for best results.
Let the assembled dish rest to absorb custard evenly.
Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-50 mins
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg