Blueberry Croissant French Toast Bake
This Blueberry Croissant French Toast Bake is a delicious and indulgent brunch dish that combines flaky croissants with a rich vanilla custard and juicy blueberries. Perfect for special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe can be prepped the night before, making it ideal for busy mornings or gatherings. Top with maple syrup or powdered sugar for the ultimate sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Croissants (preferably day-old)
Fresh blueberries (or frozen if necessary)
Eggs
Milk
Heavy cream
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in the dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Sprinkle fresh blueberries evenly over the croissants.
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Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and let it sit for 15 minutes. For best results, cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden.
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Serve with mascarpone, wild blueberries, maple syrup, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
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You can make this dish ahead of time by assembling it the night before and refrigerating overnight.
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Frozen blueberries work well, though they may release more juice during baking.
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Swap out blueberries for other berries like raspberries or strawberries.
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Add whipped cream or mascarpone for extra richness.
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Feel free to experiment with different extracts like almond or orange zest for a unique twist.
