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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Croissant Breakfast Casserole for Easy Mornings

This Croissant Breakfast Casserole combines buttery croissants and fresh berries for an effortless, crowd-pleasing breakfast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 pieces large bakery-style croissants
  • 2 cups fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Toaster Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube your croissants and spread them on a baking sheet. Toast for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs, stirring after each. Pour in half and half, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until velvety.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer half of croissant pieces at the bottom, followed by half of the berries. Pour half of the custard mixture over. Repeat the layers and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove casserole from fridge. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the center is set and golden.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
  6. Once baked, remove casserole and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle glaze on top and serve warm, optionally dusting with more powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, allow overnight refrigeration for flavors to meld. Can be baked directly from the fridge after resting.

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