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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Croissant Breakfast Casserole for Stress-Free Mornings

Transform stale croissants into a delightful Croissant Breakfast Casserole, perfect for impressing family or guests during lazy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 10 cups bakery-style croissants packed, avoid tube varieties
  • 2 cups mixed berries fresh, such as raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries
  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups half and half may substitute with half heavy cream and half milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract good quality
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube the croissants and toast them for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, half and half, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully integrated.
  3. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer half of the toasted croissant pieces, followed by half of the berries and half of the custard. Repeat the layers.
  4. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. While baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the baked casserole and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use stale croissants for the best texture. Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature to ensure a smooth custard and enjoy leftovers cold or warm.

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