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Berry Croissant Bake

Irresistible Berry Croissant Bake for a Cozy Weekend Brunch

This Berry Croissant Bake is perfect for a cozy weekend brunch, offering layers of flaky croissants, creamy custard, and juicy berries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 croissants Croissants day-old croissants work best
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with more milk
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a unique twist
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for a less sweet flavor
For the Finish
  • powdered sugar Powdered Sugar for dusting before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the day-old croissants into halves or quarters and layer them in the greased baking dish.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the mixed berries over the layered croissants.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard over the croissant layers, gently pressing down to absorb.
  6. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes or refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the custard is set.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared the night before for a more flavorful result and can also be customized with different fruits or types of bread.

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