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Croissant French Toast Bake

Delicious Croissant French Toast Bake for Effortless Brunch

A delightful Croissant French Toast Bake that transforms day-old croissants into a creamy, berry-filled brunch favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 6 pieces Day-old Croissants Tear into large chunks
  • 6 large Eggs Large
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For richness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can swap for coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch
For the Berries
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries Fresh or thawed frozen
For Baking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Non-stick Cooking Spray For greasing the dish
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Toasted

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
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  2. Tear croissants into large chunks and distribute them in the greased baking dish.
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  3. Scatter mixed berries over the croissant pieces evenly.
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  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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  5. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and berries, pressing down gently to soak.
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  6. Let the dish sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
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  7. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
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  8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with powdered sugar, syrup, and almonds.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable; feel free to swap out berries for seasonal fruits as desired.

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