Description
This Croissant Baked French Toast is a rich and decadent breakfast perfect for brunch or special occasions. Buttery croissants soak up a creamy vanilla custard, layered with fresh strawberries and pockets of tangy cream cheese. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, this dish is an easy, make-ahead treat your whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- For the French Toast:
- 6 large croissants, torn into large pieces
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For Topping:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Maple syrup or honey
- Extra fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the croissant pieces evenly in the dish.
- Add Strawberries and Cream Cheese:
- Scatter half of the sliced strawberries and cubed cream cheese over the croissants.
- Layer the remaining croissant pieces, followed by the rest of the strawberries and cream cheese.
- Make the Custard:
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant layers, pressing down slightly to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or honey and extra strawberries.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Croissant Substitute: Brioche or challah can be used instead.
- Berry Variations: Swap strawberries for blueberries, raspberries, or a mix!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Keywords: Croissant French Toast, Strawberry French Toast Bake, Brunch Casserole, Baked French Toast, Cream Cheese French Toast
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 165mg