Description
Luxurious berry croissant bake delivers a symphony of sweet and buttery flavors that dance across your palate. Crumbled croissants mingle with juicy berries, creating a breakfast masterpiece perfect for weekend indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant and Berries:
- 4 large croissants, broken into small pieces
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) blueberries
- 1/2 cup (62 grams) raspberries
Dairy Components:
- 1 block (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently dismantle croissants into bite-sized fragments, creating an enticing base layer within a generously buttered 9×9-inch baking vessel.
- Artfully distribute strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries across the croissant landscape, ensuring vibrant fruit coverage.
- Whip softened cream cheese until luxuriously aerated, gradually incorporating sugar until the mixture transforms into a silky canvas.
- Introduce milk with delicate precision, blending on minimal speed to maintain smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, gently folding after each addition to create a harmonious custard foundation, finishing with a whisper of vanilla extract.
- Cascade the velvety custard over croissant and berry terrain, guaranteeing complete saturation of each delectable morsel.
- Encase the creation in plastic wrap, allowing it to rest and harmonize flavors in refrigerated tranquility for minimum 15 minutes or up to 14 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning rack to embrace the dish with even warmth.
- Unveil the plastic wrap and slide the dish into the heated oven, baking until the surface achieves a golden-bronze complexion and custard sets firmly.
- Should the top bronze too aggressively, drape with aluminum foil to prevent excessive caramelization.
- Retrieve from oven and permit momentary cooling, then serve while still radiating gentle warmth.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with complementary syrup for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure croissants are slightly stale for better absorption of custard, preventing soggy texture.
- Experiment with mixed berry combinations like blackberries or boysenberries for unique flavor profiles.
- Layer cream cheese mixture carefully to guarantee even distribution and consistent custard texture throughout the dish.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives by substituting milk with almond or oat milk and using coconut cream instead of cream cheese for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 211 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg