Croissant French Toast Bake with Berries
This indulgent croissant French toast bake pairs buttery and flaky croissants with sweet and juicy berries. Cinnamon adds a touch of spice, while orange zest provides a subtle brightness.
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You are in for a treat!
This sweet breakfast dish combines the flakiness of croissants and the comfort of French toast! It’s a breakfast worth indulging in!
Just when you couldn’t think it wouldn’t get any better I added hints of orange zest that adds a subtle brightness to the richness of the French toast.
French toast casserole is a brunch classic and this croissant twist gives you a pillowy version of French toast that you must try! This dish would be perfect for serving on occasions like Easter and Mother’s Day.
Enjoy it as-is, with a dusting of powdered sugar or with a healthy drizzle of maple syrup. This baked croissant French toast is the perfect way to feed a crowd and comes together with little effort! It’s perfect for slow weekend mornings or brunches.
Ingredients
- mini croissants or large croissants
- a few large eggs
- half and half
- vanilla extract
- orange zest
- granulated sugar
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- blueberries
- raspberries
- maple syrup and/or powdered sugar, optional
How to Make Croissant French Toast Bake
Preheat the oven and grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Using a serrated knife, split all of the croissants in half and set them aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, vanilla, orange zest, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Make sure you’ve fully scrambled all of the eggs and that there aren’t any large pieces of egg remaining.
Working in batches, drop the croissant halves into the egg mixture. Make sure each side has a chance to become saturated in the egg mixture.
Then, layer the croissant halves into the prepared baking dish along with the berries. You can fill any empty nooks and crannies with the berries.
Once all of your croissants have been added to your baking dish, pour any of the remaining egg mixture over the top of the croissants. If you have any leftover berries, sprinkle them over the top of the croissants.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the French toast in the preheated oven.
Remove the foil, then bake the French toast until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with maple syrup and/or a dusting of powdered sugar.
How to Store
Store leftover croissant French toast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the French toast casserole in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through.
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Croissant French Toast Bake Recipe
Croissant French Toast Bake with Berries
This indulgent croissant French toast bake pairs buttery and flaky croissants with sweet and juicy berries. Cinnamon adds a touch of spice, while orange zest provides a subtle brightness.
Ingredients
- 10-12 small/mini croissants or 6-8 large croissants
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- Maple syrup and/or powdered sugar for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Using a serrated knife, split all of the croissants in half and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, vanilla, orange zest, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Make sure you’ve fully scrambled all of the eggs and that there aren’t any large pieces of egg remaining.
- Working in batches of 2-3 at a time, drop the croissant halves into the egg mixture. Make sure each side has a chance to become saturated in the egg mixture. Then, layer the croissant halves into the prepared baking dish along with the berries. You can fill any empty nooks and crannies with the berries.
- Once all of your croissants have been added to your baking dish, pour any remaining egg mixture over the croissants. If you have any leftover berries, sprinkle them over the top of the croissants.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the French toast in the preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then bake the French toast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with maple syrup and/or a dusting of powdered
sugar.
Notes
- If you have access to smaller croissants, you’ll need 10- 12 in total. If you are using larger croissants, you’ll only need 6-8 total.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5days. Gently reheat leftovers in the microwave or the oven.
- Croissants that are at least a day old will work best in this recipe. Older croissants have a drier texture which allows them to absorb more of the egg mixture and yields a fluffier French toast.
- Make sure to fully submerge and saturate each croissant half in the egg mixture. This helps ensure the best texture and flavor.
- Rather than scattering all of the berries on top of the croissants, use them to fill all the nooks and crannies. You can even layer them between each croissant half. This will help impart the berry flavor throughout the French toast.
- Don’t skip out on covering the French toast with foil! This helps the French toast to bake without the tops of the croissants burning fully.
Can I use different berries? Absolutely! You can use any combination of fresh berries that you like here. If you want to use frozen berries, make sure to thaw them first and drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the recipe.
Can I use milk instead of half and half? Yes, you can use whole milk in place of half and half. It will yield a slightly less rich flavor but still be incredibly delicious.
Do I need to chill this croissant French toast before baking? No, it does not require any chilling or resting time. It can go straight into the oven!
I have a sweet tooth. Can I make it sweeter? Since French toast is traditionally enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar or maple syrup, this recipe is lightly sweetened with granulated sugar. If you prefer it sweeter, you can use up to ½ cup of granulated sugar in the recipe without altering the chemistry or baking time.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 612Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 657mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 4gSugar: 36gProtein: 14g