Berry Croissant Bake
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Berry Croissant Bake
Description
This recipe uses day-old or pre-baked croissants torn into small pieces as a base soaked in a creamy custard mixture. The combination of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries distributes bursts of fresh berry flavor throughout every layer. Cream cheese whipped until fluffy then blended with sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla creates a smooth custard that melds the croissants and fruit together as it bakes.
The bake is prepared in a greased 9x9-inch dish, chilled briefly to let the custard soak in, then baked at 350°F until bubbling and golden on top. The texture features tender, custardy bread and softened berries that bleed their juices slightly into the cream.
Serving warm allows the custard to be soft and comforting. It can be garnished with powdered sugar or syrup. This bake suits a weekend brunch or dessert, providing a rich but fruity treat using simple pantry ingredients plus fresh berries.
Ingredients
- Croissant broken into small pieces (be sure to use already baked croissants; not croissant dough, 4 large
- strawberry sliced, 1 cup
- Blueberry 1/2 cup
- raspberries ½ cup
- cream cheese softened, 1 block (8 ounces
- granulated sugar 2/3 cup
- milk 3/4 cup
- egg 2 large
- vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the broken croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish. Place all the berries evenly over croissants.
- Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Pour this mixture all over croissants and berries.
- Cover dish and place in the fridge for 15 minutes or up to 14 hours. Remove cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and set. Serve warm with powdered sugar and/or syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields six servings, each about 443 calories, suitable for brunch or dessert portions.
- Use pre-baked croissants, not raw dough, to ensure proper texture after baking.
- Chilling the assembled dish before baking helps the custard soak evenly into the croissant pieces.
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