Description
Berry Croissant Bake is a delightful breakfast casserole that combines flaky, buttery croissants with sweet cream cheese and a medley of fresh berries. This easy-to-make dish offers the taste of a Danish pastry without the fuss and can be prepared the night before for a convenient, warm, and comforting morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bakery
- 4 large croissants, broken into small pieces (use already baked croissants, not dough)
Berries
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
Wet Ingredients
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Croissants and Berries: Evenly spread the broken croissant pieces in the prepared baking dish. Distribute the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly over the croissants.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the croissants and berries in the baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 14 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Bake: Remove the cover and bake the dish in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it is golden brown and set in the center.
- Serve: Serve the Berry Croissant Bake warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar and/or syrup for extra sweetness. Enjoy your delicious breakfast treat!
Notes
- This dish tastes similar to a Danish pastry, combining the sweetness of berries and cream cheese with flaky croissants.
- You can prepare this bake the night before and refrigerate it until ready to bake, making it a convenient option for busy mornings.
- Using already baked croissants is important to achieve the correct texture and flavor.
- Optional toppings like powdered sugar or syrup enhance sweetness but are not necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
