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Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake is a delightful and easy-to-make morning treat featuring flaky croissants soaked in a rich custard with fresh mixed berries. Topped optionally with powdered sugar, maple syrup or honey, and crunchy sliced almonds, it offers a perfect balance of buttery, fruity, and sweet flavors, making it an ideal recipe for weekend brunch or holiday breakfasts.

Ingredients

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Croissant Bake

  • 6 buttery croissants, torn into pieces
  • 1 ½ cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Topping (Optional)

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds (for crunch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the croissants and berries: Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Scatter the mixed berries evenly over the croissant pieces.
  2. Make the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine custard with croissants and berries: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and berries in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure the croissants absorb the custard.
  4. Soak the croissants: Allow the croissant and custard mixture to sit for about 10-15 minutes to soak, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour for a more custard-rich bake.
  5. Bake the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the croissant bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is set (a knife inserted should come out clean).
  6. Add optional toppings: Once baked, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top for added sweetness and crunch, if desired.
  7. Serve: Let the bake cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy this cozy breakfast dish as a decadent start to your day.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dish the night before by assembling it and refrigerating overnight; bake it in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast.
  • Use fresh seasonal berries or frozen mixed berries depending on availability.
  • Whole milk and heavy cream provide richness, but you may substitute with lower-fat milk for a lighter version.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the granulated sugar slightly.
  • For a nut-free option, omit the sliced almonds.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: croissant breakfast bake, berry breakfast casserole, baked croissants, easy breakfast recipe, brunch bake, mixed berry bake

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